Sports Funding

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Questions (252)

Emer Currie

Question:

252. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to increase funding for high-performance coaching; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53474/25]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

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. It also has responsibility for the allocation of funding across its various programmes, including the high performance programme.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to this matter. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.