Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the extent he expects to be in a position to promote and assist the development of passive recreation activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6393/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the development of strategies for increasing participation in sport and outdoor activities, including some passive recreation activities.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply.

I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the extent to which he and his Department can promote and support amateur golf in all areas throughout the country; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to meet the demand in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6394/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of funding for National Governing Bodies of Sport.

As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred it to Sport Ireland for direct reply.

I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.