Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)

Are the sports officers responsible to the local authorities or to the national organisations governing the particular sport involved, for example, soccer? Is the FAI the only national organisation that has a link to the provision of training officers? If so, why is this the case? Why do the national organisations governing rugby, GAA or otherwise not have an input into ensuring a variety of sports for youngsters?

Are there any RAPID areas that are not part of the local drugs task force areas and not in receipt of this funding? If so, will the Minister consider applications in this regard and are such RAPID areas entitled to make such applications?

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