Mr. John Treacy:

They can and do regularly compete. One of our top athletes is from Portaferry. The athletes who come from Northern Ireland have a choice between competing for Ireland or Great Britain. That is in keeping with the Good Friday Agreement.

It works well for everyone. There is real harmony among the various bodies and they all work together. It is also in keeping with the IAAF constitution. This is something that does work. The athletes have choice and this is what is important. They can wear the green and white shirt or the Union Jack. It works for everyone and it is in keeping with the traditions of both communities in Northern Ireland.