Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein)

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I was struck by the simplicity of the Sport England plan to deliver an additional 1 million people doing at least 30 minutes of sport three times a week by March 2013. This is a target which people understand and to which they can relate. Naturally, such a target requires a substantial plan. Does the Minister of State think the Sports Council of Ireland could have a similar strategy? Would funding be available as well as strategic and delivery timetables for increasing participation levels in sports? What level of co-operation would be put in place with primary and secondary schools and colleges?

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