Dáil debates
Thursday, 18 May 2023
Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions
Sports Funding
10:10 am
Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source
I had a quick look at the review earlier on but it is quite a big, hefty document so I have not gone through it. The fact that a review was done acknowledges that there is a need for reform. Unfortunately, from scanning the document, it does not outline some key reforms. Generally, we can use the term "multi-use facilities". Many clubs engage in multiple sports but they are effectively discriminated against because they cannot apply. For instance, Railway Union Sports Club has hockey, cricket, and football. The three sports codes cannot apply year after year. That is a big disadvantage for clubs such as Railway Union.
They face difficulties and are effectively discriminated against. That has not been reformed and needs to be looked at again.
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