Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In his opening statement Mr. Treacy rightly indicates that contractual arrangements are not the responsibility of Sport Ireland. He also refers to recent commentary on rental payments. It may not be Sports Ireland's responsibility per se, but there is great concern when we read stories about our international women's football team having to change in airport toilets and share tracksuits. Sport Ireland made a special once-off payment of €195,000 in 2018 for the women's international team. It might not have direct responsibility for rental and contractual arrangements, but there is concern that such allocations are diverting necessary funding. I refer to the FAI relying more on Sport Ireland rather than ensuring its funding is put to better use.