Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 18:

In page 25, to delete lines 31 and 32 and substitute the following:“(b) represents the State, whether—

(i) in a competitive capacity, or
(ii) in the capacity of athlete support personnel (within the meaning of the Convention referred to in section 40(b)),”.

Amendment No. 18 is to change the wording in section 43(1)(b) to include "athlete support personnel". The concept of athlete support personnel is set out clearly in the international anti-doping convention. It includes coaches, managers, medical support personnel and others. I am proposing this change so that the Bill will be consistent with the convention.