Written answers

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Sport Ireland Remit

Photo of Alan FarrellAlan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael)
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485. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he has taken or plans to take with regard to engagement with youth and voluntary sports groups to encourage such bodies to reduce focus on the competitive aspects of sport at young ages and instead promote the participation of all young persons that who wish to become involved in sporting activities and have the opportunity to play games in their chosen sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27650/18]

Photo of Shane RossShane 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 development of strategies for increasing participation in recreational sport at national and local level.

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.

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