Annie Hoey (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I do not have too many onerous questions. They are not too complex. We have spoken a lot about young people returning to training. I believe that is happening this week and everyone is very excited about it. Does the Minister of State have any idea of when they are actually going to return? I know it is asking him repeatedly to predict something that may not be possible but they are eager to get out and actually play matches and compete again. This is specifically about young people playing matches. Does the Minister of State have any thoughts on when that will happen over the next period?

My other question is around funding for local clubs that have previously drawn down banks loans and other things to pay for upgrading community facilities. They are obviously still facing the repayment of these loans but they have no funding streams at the moment. I know some money was allocated, but clubs are still suffering. Does the Minister of State have any thoughts on that?

The Minister outlined really substantial packages around outdoor performances to support the industry. Does she have any idea or guidance, however, on how those outdoor performances will work over the summer? There is a great package to support the industry but how will it work in terms of guidelines? Again, I am asking the Minister to work within a parameter of slight impossibility with the virus. We had some guidelines for last summer. Does the Minister have any thoughts on that or guidelines for this year?