Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

It would be groundbreaking for gender equality and the participation of women in national sports. I see it myself as my daughter plays for Portroe GAA in both codes. If this is to happen and proceed the organisations may collectively need some stimulus or funding from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, in order to help out with the initial process of coming together. Over a period of time funding would be needed for changing rooms and facilities across the country. Would the Taoiseach commit to helping those associations if they make that decision to come together?

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