Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 11 October 2023
Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media
Inclusion in Sport: Discussion
Mr. Ger McDermott:
It has been mentioned a few times but from our perspective, backing our facility development strategy for all codes and sports would be really important. It was mentioned already that we do an awful lot and with better and more inclusive accessible facilities, we can do more. In addition to that, I suggest there could be a Government-led, Government-backed or Government-funded education and capacity-building initiative for volunteers in clubs, perhaps through local authorities or other such bodies. Like most sports, we are all here because of the great work that thousands upon thousands of volunteers do. Most of what we are going to ask in terms of diversity, inclusion and being more accessible will come down to the volunteer at a very local level to actually deliver. I recommend looking at any way we can support them.
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