Noel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael)
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1105. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures in place to support the development of grassroots football across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25374/18]

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 development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. This includes responsibility for the allocation of funding across its various programmes, such as the Field Sports scheme of grant funding to the three major field sports (FAI, GAA, IRFU) in respect of their work to encourage greater underage participation.

I have referred the Deputy's Question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to the development of grassroots football across the State. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.