Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
521. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there are any supports or funding streams available to support a person who is a full-time rugby player with a provincial side at under 19-level (details supplied). [39927/22]
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 individuals but channels the funding through its network of Local Sports Partnerships, recognised National Governing Bodies for Sport (NGBs), and other relevant sporting organisations. In the case of rugby, funding is provided to the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and it is to that NGB that any queries regarding supports should be directed.
