John O'Mahony (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply, which will enable me to communicate to clubs and organisations that the process will commence early in the New Year.

During the previous Administration the Minister of State with responsibility for sport was Deputy Michael Ring. Will the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, clarify if he has responsibility for sport in this Administration?Recent media reports have cast doubt on that but having served on an Oireachtas committee with the Minister of State during the last administration, I know of his deep knowledge and interest in sport. I have read many of his speeches on the topic and it is clear that he has a deep knowledge of sport at all levels. I ask him to clarify the situation.