Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the delegates for their patience. They are waiting a long time to respond.

With regard to governance, what are the organisations doing to ensure the very best possible standards to prevent the use of performance-enhancing drugs in their respective sports? Unfortunately, a sad aspect of sport is that some participants cheat. It is in everyone's interest that the risk be minimised. What measures are being taken at all levels of performance to ensure drugs are not taken and that, if they are taken, the practice is stopped?

My next question was raised by Deputy Fitzpatrick. I am very concerned about concussion in all sports. It is unfair that rugby sometimes stands out in this regard. It is associated with more high-profile cases. All sportspeople are susceptible to concussion. The more physical the sport, the higher the risk. It is an area of concern. Speaking to parents of young children, I know it is in the interest of both rugby and Gaelic games to ensure people are confident the matter is being addressed. From speaking to parents in my constituency, I note there is concern over starting children at underage level in rugby because of the fear of concussion. In recent days, a number of high-profile individuals expressed further concern arising from the incidents at the Champions Cup games at the weekend. The recent George North issue was very high profile. Could the delegates comment on this matter?