Mr. John Treacy:

I am glad to hear the Deputy talk about the charitable sector. As chair of Concern Worldwide, I am very keen that people continue to give to charities around the country that are doing great work. That is to be encouraged.

As for funding, the LSPs have done tremendous work during recent months, as they always do, and have reached out to local communities, trying to keep people as active as possible and giving them the resources to do so. We have invested heavily in the LSPs and will continue to do so. We have increased their budget in recent times by providing funding for development officers and disability officers. We have dormant account funding as well that we have given them, amounting to €7 million this year. Those resources have been increasing. That is a partnership with the local authorities, and they invest as well. Participation is highlighted in the national policy on sports, and the LSPs are one of the main vehicles in increasing participation. They will be resourced by Sport Ireland going forward.