Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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601. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding insurance cover for races in respect of a sporting organisation (details supplied); if the competitors are covered arising from their membership of Leinster regional clubs to specifically include outdoor races; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46127/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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Insurance cover for sporting organisations is an operational matter for the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport, which are independent, autonomous bodies.  My Department has no role in relation to insurance cover for sporting organisations.

The National Governing Body for swimming is Swim Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Irish Sports Council and have asked the Council to clarify the position with Swim Ireland in respect of the organisation mentioned by the Deputy.  I have asked the Council to reply directly to the Deputy. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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602. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the obligations of sporting organisations in terms of insurance cover; if enforcement is applied in terms of registration and maintenance of cover; and if he is satisfied that his Department maintains a suitable review process for both. [46128/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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Insurance cover for sporting organisations is an operational matter for the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport, which are independent, autonomous bodies.  My Department has no role in relation to insurance cover for sporting organisations.

In respect of sports capital grants awarded for facilities, there is a requirement that organisations must insure the completed facility against fire and all other insurable risks. The insurance should provide cover for the full reinstatement value of the facility and for professional fees.  It is also a requirement that organisations take out and maintain satisfactory public liability insurance to cover users and the general public. This requirement is monitored through the capital inspection process.