James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to ask about supports required for our many sporting clubs and organisations across the country. The Minister of State will be aware that energy costs have huge implications for sporting clubs in Ireland because with the increased energy costs, there have been consequences for activities such as, for example, games played under lighting and ongoing energy cost maintenance. There has been a huge increase in this area. Does the Government have a plan to provide further supports? We heard this was an issue at the GAA annual congress that took place at the weekend. It is impacting major sporting organisations. I ask what supports the Government may provide in this regard.

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