Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is but Deputy Dooley will appreciate that County Clare got eight hurling players on the All Stars team which was announced earlier this morning. I congratulate them for this achievement. It demonstrates the value the Government places on sports. The Clare victory in this year’s All-Ireland hurling final gave the county’s people and economy a huge lift.

Does the Minister intend to change the terms and conditions of the second round of sports grants? When will it be launched? The last scheme had a standard per county grant as well as a regional grant. Will the Minister confirm if this will be the same again this year?

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