Minister concerned at 'huge volume' of violence and racism in underage sport

It comes as an investigation is underway into violent scenes at an under 14 Rebel Og game in Cork between Ballygiblin and St Vincent’s in April. Source: @CraicOfTheAsh on twitter

Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne has expressed concern at the "huge volume" of racism and violence which has emerged in underage sport.

The junior minister made the comments during a presentation to the Seanad at which he again urged all national sporting bodies to adopt a Code of Conduct template currently being developed by Sport Ireland to tackle racism and violence at matches across the country.