Ms Ger McTavish:

I thank the Deputy for the question. We are seeing a lot of challenges coming through the Portlaoise sport hub. There are challenges around volunteering, insurance and equipment, and some of the adaptable equipment. We are considering how the sector can support volunteers. We are also looking to Volunteer Ireland to support us with some of its resources and to show us how it does its training and education and how it gets past the insurance side of things.

It is crucial that safeguarding is constantly at the top of our governance. We also look at the safeguarding of our vulnerable adults and children. Currently, we in Sport Ireland are going through a policy and review of our safeguarding. We are also looking at vulnerable adults. That whole process is currently being undertaken. Once there is more information, I will happily share it with the Deputy.