Sports Funding
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-06
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Laura Harmon (LAB), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I thank the Aire Stáit for that detailed response. It is really great to hear the statistics in relation to the gap closing between women's and men's participation. We absolutely need to continue that and to see more visibility and diversity in terms of reporting on sport in the media. We look forward to working with the Minister of State and the Department on this matter.
I agree with Senator Ní Chuilinn in that we should have a full debate in the Seanad on the issue of sport and the recommendations contained in the report. We look forward to calling for such a debate. Hopefully, Senators across the House will participate in it.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-06