John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Minister referred to a trend towards participation in individual sports. This is a reflection of lifestyles and people's unwillingness to give the time and commitment involved with team sports. It was in that context I tabled the question. If there is an argument that because more people are involved in individual sports, funding should go towards facilities for individual sports rather than team sports, I contend there should be no reduction of funding for facilities for team and field sports. I am anxious to hear the Minister's views on that issue.

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