Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2026
557. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the oversight and compliance mechanisms that are in place to ensure that sporting bodies in receipt of public funding adhere to governance, transparency and safeguarding standards; and if he will provide details of any sanctions applied in cases of non-compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16889/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraSport 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. Its remit includes the allocation of funding to National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships and other funded bodies, for the design and implementation of a range of targeted programmes and initiatives to promote increased sports participation.
While Sport Ireland does not have a statutory role in relation to the regulation of governance in sports bodies, it plays an important role in promoting, supporting, and strengthening good governance practices across the sector — including the adoption and implementation of the Governance Code for Sport.
I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to these matters. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.
