Catherine Martin to seek 'significant' extra funds for women's sport in next budget

Sports Minister Catherine Martin speaks during a Republic of Ireland Women's World Cup 2023 send-off event at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Sports Minister Catherine Martin has said she will seek "significant" additional funding for women's sports in the upcoming budget negotiations.

Ms Martin made the announcement at a farewell event for the women's international football team, who will travel to Australia in the coming days to represent Ireland in the Women's World Cup.