Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised)

2:50 pm

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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We must consider the health and social benefits with regard to linking alcohol and sport. From the purely balance sheet point of view we are here to discuss today, the obvious answer is that if the funding were withdrawn, of course it would be difficult to replace it. From an overall Government point of view, this must be balanced with the health and social aspects which are also extremely important.