Government accused of failing next Troy Parrott by lack of sports funding for inner-city Dublin

Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said there was no full-sized football pitch in Dublin's inner city, 'a community that has produced extraordinary sport and talent'

Troy Parrott celebrates scoring a penalty against Czechia tonight. Picture: Inpho/Ryan Byrne

The Government has been accused of failing the next Troy Parrott by not investing in sport in Dublin.

At leaders' questions ahead of Ireland's showdown with Czechia, Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said the capital received just over €24 per capita in sports funding compared to other counties like Leitrim, which receive over €100.