Thomas Gould
Ceist:95. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a funding stream is available to assist in engaging children from the Travelling community in GAA. [23267/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 22 May 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
Officials and Agencies under the remit of this Department engage with and provide Traveller communities with a wide range of supports for effective participation in cultural, artistic and sporting life. The Department is also represented on the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS) Committee, chaired by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY).
Traveller organisations can receive funding directly under my Department’s grant schemes particularly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme which seeks to increase Traveller communities participation in Sport.
Under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP), the marking scheme is designed to favour projects that promote diversity in sport, with specific reference to the Traveller community. Under no circumstances will SCEP capital funding be allocated unless the applicant (including GAA clubs) confirms in writing that it is in compliance with the provisions of the Equal Status Acts.
I have referred the Deputy’s question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to any funding stream that might be available through Sport Ireland or the network of Local Sports Partnerships. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.