Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, has provided NGBs with almost €40m in High Performance Programme Funding (€39.925m) between 2017 and 2021. In recognising the challenges associated with delivering a High Performance Programme during the Covid-19 pandemic and the necessity for funding stability, Sport Ireland has maintained the level of High Performance Programme Funding to all NGBs from 2020 to 2021.

As the qualification process progresses in 2021, NGBs will face additional costs for the Olympic and Paralympic Games that are beyond the scope of High Performance Programme funding and other performance programme resources. Sport Ireland will provide additional support to address these specific needs. A funding process will be made available to NGBs to apply for additional support.

The International Carding Scheme also provides financial support to athletes for their training and competition programmes. All athletes on the International Carding Scheme in 2020 will continue on the scheme in 2021. Sport Ireland recognises that there remains a degree of uncertainty regarding international competition in 2021. Sport Ireland has accordingly allocated additional resources under the International Carding Scheme to support emerging athletes who have been impacted by the cancellation of major events.