Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2022
57. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to funding schemes that would be considered for a club (details supplied) following its selection to host the Junior American NBA programme in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18616/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraSport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland does not provide direct funding for clubs or individuals but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport, in this case Basketball Ireland. There is no mechanism by which Sport Ireland can allocate funding outside of this process.
The club mentioned by the Deputy should engage with Basketball Ireland to see if they can assist or advise in any way. My Department does not have discretionary funding available to it to provide direct financial assistance to the club.
