Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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681. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding offered to persons who excel in niche sports and reach world finals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37818/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the development and promotion of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland channels funding through its network of Local Sports Partnerships, recognised National Governing Bodies of Sport and other relevant sporting organisations.

Sport Ireland recognises Motorsport Ireland as the National Governing Body for four-wheeled motorsport in Ireland. In 2018, Sport Ireland invested €137,000 in Motorsport Ireland through core funding, which supports administration, participation programmes, coach development, hosting events, implementing strategic plans and the employment of professional staff. Sport Ireland’s investment also contributes to both Motorsport Ireland’s Young Racing Driver of the Year and Billy Coleman Awards.

Sport Ireland recommends contacting the National Governing Body directly with regard to individual funding. Contact details for Motorsport Ireland are as follows:

Mr Leo Hassett, Chief Executive

Motorsport Ireland

34 Dawson Street

Dublin 2

Leo@motorsportireland.com

Tel: + 353 1 6775628