• New Plan designed to progress the National Sports Policy • Enhanced focus on disability in sport, local sports plans, the volunteer sector and narrowing the gender participation gap • Publication follows landmark Budget 2025 which doubled sports funding compared to 2018 levels two years ahead of schedule Today (6 November 2024), the Minister of State for … [Read more...] about New Sports Action Plan published by Minister Thomas Byrne
Minister Thomas Byrne
Funding boost for Local Sports Partnerships announced by Minister Thomas Byrne
Over €2 million allocated under new Participation Nation Outdoor Fund to 30 local sports partnerships Fund designed to support the installation of barrier-free outdoor sport infrastructure for public use in local community settings The Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, has confirmed allocations under the … [Read more...] about Funding boost for Local Sports Partnerships announced by Minister Thomas Byrne
New National Swimming Strategy published by Minister Thomas Byrne
Ireland’s first-ever National Swimming Strategy published with a vision to provide everyone with an opportunity to swim. Key focus on providing improved facilities, better coaching supports, increased safety awareness and a pathway for the development of potential high performance athletes. New fund of up to €500,000 to support swimming activators … [Read more...] about New National Swimming Strategy published by Minister Thomas Byrne