Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In that context, the Senator should note that the consultation process was launched last year by the Minister, Deputy Shane Ross, and the Minister of State, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan, and that the Department has already received 53 submissions from a variety of stakeholders, including non-governmental bodies, local sports partnerships, LSPs, Departments, private individuals and the corporate sector. I assume that Members or other representatives from the local area have also made submissions. While the submissions received deal with a wide range of topics, the issues of increasing participation levels, the strategic allocation of facilities, cross-sectoral co-operation and funding for sports are a particular focus across the board.The submissions touched on many of the issues raised by the Senator. The policy framework will set out the approach the Government will use in the future. It will look at the economy, education, health, tourism and other areas touched on by the Senator. Perhaps I might get the Minister to update her on where we are with the review and provide her with all possible information.