Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
329. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there was a merger of associations (details supplied); and if financial support will be provided to help bring about the merger and to promote same. [11308/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere is a growing momentum towards better integration of the three organisations mentioned by the Deputy and I am aware that they are working on a pathway to amalgamation. I would be very supportive of such moves which reflect much of what is already happening at club level and would further ensure parity of treatment for female players within the Gaelic games family.
Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the governance oversight of National Governing Bodies of Sport and the allocation of funding to NGBs under its various programmes. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in this regard. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.
