Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

A panel could have 20 members with only one medal up for grabs. There are economies of scale when it comes to team sports and there are pros and cons for each. Ultimately, an objective decision will be made when it comes our best options. Sport Ireland officials have the expertise to make the right call and I trust them to do so as I have had nothing but positive interactions with the organisation. We are very lucky that Sport Ireland has an excellent team of people working for it. The national governing bodies of sport are a fantastic resource in terms of sports leadership. They are brilliant people. They will have their own sports at heart but the overall picture is very much part of their central ethos. I am confident that we will have a seamless agreement on that front.