Eric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 655: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial supports that are available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 who is on a two-year soccer scholarship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27208/11]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The matter raised is an operational one for the Irish Sports Council (ISC). However, enquiries have been made to the ISC. The Council does not have funding available for athletes on soccer scholarships in the United States.