PQ 55
55. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has engaged with the Department of Education and Youth, and with Sport Ireland, to support equitable access to physical education and structured physical activity for young people at post-primary level, regardless of the socio-economic profile of an area or school; the way barriers to participation are being identified and addressed as part of wider sport and physical activity strategies; the way this aligns with the Government’s objectives on inclusion, youth participation and lifelong engagement in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32649/26]
Introduced
7 May 2026
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7 May 2026 · Sport and Recreational Development
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written
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Grace Boland
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Education
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7 May 2026
Summary
55. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has engaged with the Department of Education and Youth, and with Sport Ireland, to support equitable access to physical education and structured physical activity for young people at post-primary level, regardless of the socio-economic profile of an area or school; the way barriers to participation are being identified and addressed as part of wider sport and physical activity strategies; the way this aligns with the Government’s objectives on inclusion, youth participation and lifelong engagement in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32649/26]
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7 May 2026
Sport and Recreational Development
55. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has engaged with the Department of Education and Youth, and with Sport Ireland, to support equitable access to physical education and structured physical activity for young people at post-primary level, regardless of the socio-economic profile of an area or school; the way barriers to participation are being identified and addressed as part of wider sport and physical activity strategies; the way this aligns with the Government’s objectives on inclusion, youth participation and lifelong engagement in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32649/26]
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