Written answers
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Mental Health Services
Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the mental health supports in place for elite and international athletes who are injured or in recovery and athletes who are in preparation to qualify for the next Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23598/20]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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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. Sport Ireland organise training and support programmes for sport in many areas, including any in relation to mental health.
I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to its role in the matter mentioned by the Deputy. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.
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