John Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 671: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to bring sports policy formation back to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15221/11]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The formulation of sports policy is a matter for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. The Irish Sports Council was established by the Irish Sports Council Act 1999 and its functions are set out in section 6 of that Act. The Irish Sports Council, in performing its functions, shall as provided by section 9 of the Act, have regard to Government policy and shall comply with any general policy directives which may from time to time be given to it by the Minister. The Irish Sports Council works closely with me in my role as Minister of State with special responsibility for Tourism and Sport.

John Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 672: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will publish the national sports facilities strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15220/11]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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A five-year draft National Sports Facilities Strategy was completed in my Department last year. The draft strategy is being updated to take account of developments since then. I expect to receive an updated version shortly for consideration. A decision on the publication of the strategy will be taken when I have fully considered the issues contained in it.