Sport and Recreational Development

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 February 2023

Thursday, 9 February 2023

Ceisteanna (130)

Alan Dillon

Ceist:

130. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the programmes and activities that were implemented by Sports Ireland in 2022 to encourage, support and empower primary and secondary school children to actively participate in sport and physical activity; the levels of funding allocated to each programme and activity listed; the number of schools by county that participated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6222/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Sport 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.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply regarding programmes in 2022 to support children and young people to actively participate in sport and physical activity. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.