Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 120: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his expectations for Ireland in the London Olympics; the programmes in place to ensure maximum Irish success at the games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32083/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Irish Sports Council (ISC), which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body responsible for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the High Performance programme. The ISC was established on a statutory basis on 1st July, 1999, and the functions of the Council are outlined in Section 6 of the Irish Sports Council Act 1999.

The subject matter of this question, i.e. Ireland's representation at the London 2012 Olympics and the programmes in place, is a matter for the Irish Sports Council. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Council for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our athletes every success in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.