Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I do not think the Deputy means it that way because whatever our views and perspectives on organisations, that can in the normal case be a loaded term which I do not think is appropriate. That said, there are governance frameworks which the IABA is obliged to fulfil and comply with. The Minister will engage with the sports council in regard to this issue. I am reluctant to have Government Ministers run sporting organisations. It means there is a problem and that should not normally be the case at all. However, there are governance frameworks and agreements that have to be observed and complied with. In particular, good quality coaches of the type the Deputy has mentioned are important, as is a good environment and a good framework to sustain their contribution to the sport.

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