Government funding needed to ensure survival of sport

The Federation of Irish Sport is calling on the government to honour funding commitments made in the National Sports Policy 2018 - 2027

4.5% of the increase to the Betting Tax should be used to develop and implement communication and educational programmes on the importance of sport and the protection of those at risk from gambling. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The government must honour funding commitments made in the National Sports Policy 2018 - 2027, “to ensure the survival of sport and physical activity in Ireland,” according to The Federation of Irish Sport.

The call was made in the Federation’s pre-budget submission, which highlights the need for such commitments to be met following the devastating impact that Covid-19 has had on Irish sports’ finances.