Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome Mr. Mulvey. I first came across his name when I was studying the business course for the leaving certificate in the previous century. I acknowledge his vast experience and I am sure he will do a fantastic job in this role.

I give my full support to his approach to the IABA. He needs to use everything in his power, even at this late stage, to retain the services of Mr. Billy Walsh. His record is outstanding and he is a world leader in the discipline. I support Mr. Mulvey’s effort to use every bargaining chip he possesses.

What is Mr. Mulvey’s vision for increased participation in sports for people with disabilities? How best can we use existing facilities and human resources networks, for example, organisations such as the GAA, the strongest of all our sporting organisations, to encourage more people with disabilities to participate in sport? Can we build on the work done by Special Olympics Ireland and other such organisations?