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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am sorry; the Senator is next on the list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Senator has already asked the Minister a question. There are three members who want to ask the Minister a question. I will then return to the Senator based on rotation. I want to ensure everybody will have an opportunity to question the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is why I have reminded Senator Mark Daly that this is the time to ask the Minister questions. I do not want to deprive anybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes, he is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Please let the Minister reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: To ensure certainty on the issue, I will quote from the Sport Ireland Act 2015. Section 9 which deals with additional functions states: "After consulting with Sport Ireland, the Minister may, by order, assign to Sport Ireland such additional functions connected with the functions for the time being of Sport Ireland as the Minister considers appropriate for the achievement of its purposes"....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is clear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The provision is included in black and white.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister is now aware of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: There are additional powers we could recommend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: If it would be helpful, we could produce a report on this issue and make recommendations and ensure there was a significant follow through on them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I want to deal with the questions for the Minister. I will then bring in Deputy Jonathan O'Brien.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Deputy Jonathan O'Brien can put questions to the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is fair enough. Let me make it clear that I am being fair to everybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy can put his question. I will then call Deputy Coppinger.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is a big bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy can put the question to Sport Ireland after the Minister leaves.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have the report for 2017, but there is no date on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: To add to Deputy Jonathan O'Brien's question, will the Minister report to the committee on the facts when he can do so?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Could it be arranged for the payments to chief executives of organisations not to go above a certain amount? It is a very important point.