Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has carried out or has plans to conduct an investigation into the development of horseriding trails here that may consider their feasibility in various locations across the country, the potential benefits of same and the potential financial costs. [22865/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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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. Sport Ireland Outdoors is a function of Sport Ireland focused on supporting and promoting participation in all forms of outdoor sport in Ireland.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to its role regarding horse riding trails. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.