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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Can the Minister of State give a written answer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I was amused by how the Minister handled Deputy Troy's representations. When I was making a representation to him, I inadvertently wrote on behalf of a club that had not actually applied. In fairness, he acknowledged that he was examining the application. Obviously, it does not go beyond his desk when we write to him. Is that what the Minister is saying?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I did.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: That is the point I am making. I wrote on behalf of a club that did not apply and the Minister still acknowledged the representation. Before we conclude the session, I thank the Minister and the Minister of State. Before we take a sos, I have a request for our guests coming in for the next session. They have given us opening statements. However, for the sake of time, can they arrange...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I ask everyone to ensure their mobile phones are off. I welcome everyone and apologise for the late restart. I have asked witnesses to synopsise their opening statements, which will be taken as read. The first speaker is Mr. John Treacy, chief executive of Sport Ireland. Before we commence, I am required by Standing Orders to draw the witnesses' attention to the fact that by virtue of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: The next speaker is Ms Mary O'Connor, chief executive of the Federation of Irish Sport, who is accompanied by Mr. Roddy Guiney, chairman of the Federation of Irish Sport.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I want to clarify that this was a random sample of governing bodies. No association is bottom of the list. We will now hear from Mr. Richard Fahey, chief executive of Tennis Ireland, who is accompanied by Mr. David Barber, chairman of Tennis Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I now call Mr. Hamish Adams, chief executive of Rowing Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I now call Mr. David McGill, president of Badminton Ireland, who is accompanied by Mr. Ronan Rooney, chairman of Badminton Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: We will now have a question and answer session. The first speaker is Senator John O'Mahony.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I have some questions. Earlier, Mr. Fleming referred to regulatory challenges, the code of governance, compliance with the Children's Act 2015 and vetting. Is this something for John Treacy or Mary O'Connor to address this or can the witnesses see a means by which these problems might be resolved? Issues such as governance and vetting are even having an effect on some of the big clubs and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: It is an issue for all codes, and even for new teachers every time they change school. It is a big issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Participation depends on recruiting pupils from schools and colleges. If the different bodies are all competing at the same school gate, how does one draw the line? I am not a parent. However, I see parents and they are doing three or four runs every Saturday. They are burning out their children because that is what the children want to do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Must people give full commitment to the sport?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I have a question for Mr. Leacy. Why does his organisation have a problem with volunteers? Is it because of a cultural change?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Some of the organisations cover the Thirty-two Counties. The athletes in the Six Counties seem to get better treatment than athletes down here. Does this cause problems?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: My final comment is for Mr. Treacy and Ms O'Connor. It relates to the value of sport to the country for our well-being, prestige, the economy and so on. They have compared us to New Zealand with regard to population and level of activity, but we only get 10% of the budget given in New Zealand. Is that what Mr. Treacy said?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I thank the witnesses for appearing before the committee today. I apologise for the timing of their appearance but what they have given to us is invaluable and we can make use of it.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Eligibility (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be accepted into the DEIS programme. [14470/18]

Services for People with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (27 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I support the motion. As Fianna Fáil spokesperson on sport, I wish to highlight that we must respect the right of people with a disability to participate in this sphere. We must acknowledge there are deficits and, in turn, serious consequences for persons with a disability in the area of recreation activities. There is a need for more inclusion and the provision of accessible fitness...