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

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.

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