John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Committee members have received a great deal of correspondence from sports clubs. I understand this section deals with those groups and other individuals exempted from the legislation. Voluntary sporting organisations have concerns regarding voluntary coaches, the current delays in vetting and the impact that the Bill may have on fielding teams.

Another concern relates to mixed teams, for example, people who are under 18 years of age playing with people who are over that age, and whether adults on such teams need to be vetted. Will the Minister shine some light on these genuine concerns?