Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank all the witnesses. I have one question for Mr. Treacy, who competed as an elite athlete. Can he outline the impact the postponement of the Olympics will have on the preparation that elite athletes are going through and on their prospects of success?

Timing is everything in athletics, as in politics. Someone could be on top of his or her game at a particular time and, unfortunately, be past it a year later.