Committe publishes Report on Inclusion in Sport

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport & Media has published its Report on Inclusion in Sport.

The report makes recommendations on the subject, and highlights the need to support the growth of LGBTQIA+ orientated sports clubs, for guidance on transgender and non-binary inclusion in sport, and the importance of support, training and education for club leaders, volunteers, coaches and P.E. teachers, and others working in sport.

Speaking on the release of the Report Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Niamh Smyth TD said: “Our Committee identified inclusion in sport as an important topic for examination. We are concerned that certain societal groups experience lower participation rates than others and consider it important to identify and address barriers to participation in sports policy in Ireland.”

The Cathaoirleach added: “The themes included in this Report highlight the importance of broad based funding and accountability for use of funds, co-design of programmes and policies affecting marginalised communities. It focuses on the importance of accessible and fit for purpose facilities with appropriate transport links, appropriate procedures for dealing with discriminatory conduct, messaging and visibility measures, hosting of major tournaments."