Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2021
307. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will consider advocating for an expansion of the current restrictions to include outdoor classes such as zumba fitness in order that they can resume in the same capacity as that of an organisation (details supplied) and athletics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24527/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraNational Governing Bodies of Sport, working with Sport Ireland and the Expert Group on the Return to Sport, prepare guidance for their safe operation of their training sessions. Outdoor fitness classes such as zumba fitness that are not conducted or operated by a National Governing Body are not part of the recognition system that is applied by Sport Ireland. It is however the case that the current public health regulations permit the organising of outdoor events, sporting or otherwise, with up to 15 persons in attendance. This would include an outdoor fitness class.
