Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

During the past seven years the FAI has supported the grassroots street leagues programme throughout the country to the tune of €280,000. It contributed €130,000 towards the cost of the Irish international Homeless World Cup squad in the same period. In addition to these financial contributions, the FAI has supported some local leagues - by means of its development officers who are part funded by county councils - through coach education, referee education and league development. Since 2010 financial support from the FAI has decreased owing to pressures on the Football for All budgets. In 2012 it provided funding of €17,000 for street leagues, €8,000 for grassroots programmes and €9,000 for the Homeless World Cup squad. Inquiries were made of the Department of Justice and Equality and I can confirm that it does not provide funding for this initiative.

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