Sports Organisations

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Ceisteanna (100, 101, 102, 103)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

100. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will clarify when an organisation (details supplied) first contacted Sport Ireland to make them aware of the issues that have been expressed by athletes in its high-performance programme; when the organisation first become aware of the issues that have been expressed by athletes in its high-performance programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43520/24]

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Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

101. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has been provided with a copy of the report that an organisation (details supplied) recently completed following conducting a cultural review; what the key findings are regarding the treatment of athletes within its high-performance programme; if the findings will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43521/24]

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Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

102. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media how Sport Ireland plans to ensure transparency and accountability from an organisation (details supplied) in addressing concerns raised by athletes within its high-performance programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43522/24]

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Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

103. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is satisfied that an organisation (details supplied) fully cooperated with Sport Ireland in addressing the athlete welfare concerns expressed surrounding its high performance programme; if she is satisfied that Sport Ireland took appropriate action given the concerns raised by athletes in its high-performance programme; the specific steps that have since been taken to ensure the protection and well-being of these athletes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43524/24]

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Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 to 103, inclusive, together.

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, including in relation to high performance sport generally.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. 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 Order 51.

Question No. 101 answered with Question No. 100.

Question No. 102 answered with Question No. 100.

Question No. 103 answered with Question No. 100.