Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I have seen the facilities in the University of Limerick and I agree they are excellent. However, does the Minister not think there is too much emphasis nowadays on centres of excellence and high performance? The majority of young people feel excluded and perhaps we should look at the idea of increasing young people's participation in a range of sports. Currently, the emphasis is on winning at all costs and training the top 20%, whereas 80% of people involved in sports are of average ability. Many of these people do not get the opportunity to use or are excluded from these top class facilities. Does the Minister have any plans to increase participation in sport by many young people?

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