Written answers

Wednesday, 3 March 2021

Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Sports Organisations

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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268. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a sport (details supplied) will receive recognition by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11470/21]

Photo of Jack ChambersJack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The recognition process for achieving the status of a National Governing Body for a sport in Ireland is a matter solely for Sport Ireland, which has the legislative responsibility for the development of sport in Ireland pursuant to the Sport Ireland Act 2015.

There are over 60 recognised National Governing Bodies which have each demonstrated their capacity to organise competitions in their respective codes and to implement policies for health and safety, safeguarding and other matters. These cover a broad range of sports including field sports, Olympic disciplines and minority sports.

There are also a number of sporting bodies which are currently working towards recognition, with the support of Sport Ireland. Further information can be found on Sport Ireland's website:

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