Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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590. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason only 5% of children in Dublin participate in the community games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45841/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Irish Sports Council (ISC), 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 for programmes aimed at increasing the levels of participation in sport.

I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Irish Sports Council for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.