Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 177: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on correspondence (details supplied); his further views on the validity of the case made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13908/09]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The funding of the Gaelic players grant schemes is a matter for the Irish Sports Council (ISC) in the context of the distribution of its budget for 2009. In light of the current economic constraints and the reduction in the ISC's allocation of funding in the 2009 Estimates, I am having discussions with the Council on optimum funding options, in order to maintain its existing programmes while building on recent progress. The future funding of the Gaelic players schemes is being considered in that context.