Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the work being done in the prisons by the street leagues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52693/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of the work that is being done by the Homeless street leagues, including the leagues that are operating in the prisons. Sports programmes such as the homeless street leagues can have a  positive impact for those involved and present an excellent opportunity for participants to become involved in sport.

I understand that the street leagues are affiliated to the FAI and that the FAI has been providing financial support to the Leagues and the Homeless World Cup squad through its Football for All programme since 2006.