Government pledges extra funds for Olympic preparation

Minister of State for Sport Michael Ring says an extra €3m is being provided to Sport Ireland for 2016.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015 - 14:31

The government has announced that an extra €925,000 will be provided to Irish sports organisations to help with their preparations for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Minister of State for Sport Michael Ring says an extra €3m is being provided to Sport Ireland for 2016.

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