Written answers

Thursday, 18 October 2012

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Sports Funding

Photo of Sandra McLellanSandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the recent success of Special Olympics Ireland, his plans to assist the organisation to develop at local and regional level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45119/12]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding to National Governing Bodies of Sport.

The provision of assistance for the further development of Special Olympics Ireland is a matter for the Irish Sports Council. I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.   

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