Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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In May 2022 Sport Ireland published its Diversity and Inclusion Policy and developed an action plan to support the implementation of that policy. Included in that action plan is detailed support for building capacity in the sport sector, including training and education.

Sport Ireland is committed to developing a strong and diverse sport sector that delivers for the sporting community in Ireland.

The delivery of a suite of education resources in the area of diversity and inclusion is one of 12 high-level objectives identified in the Sport Ireland Policy on Diversity and Inclusion in Sport. The successful delivery of this particular objective will require a wide-ranging and multi-faceted approach. It incorporates developing subject-specific training, guidance, supports, supporting partners to deliver education and awareness training, and providing funding directly to the sport sector to meet organisations' individual needs.

In the first quarter of 2024, Sport Ireland will coordinate and support the provision of training for the sport sector. This will incorporate both general Diversity and Inclusion awareness training, and specific anti-racism training. This training will be made available to all Sport Ireland funded bodies and partners.