Deputy David Maxwell welcomed the announcement by Minister Patrick O’Donovan, Minister at the Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture & Sport that the Government will invest €31.3m in the sport sector across the country.
This is the highest ever level of Core investment. It has increased by over €1.6m since 2024 and €13.5m over the lifecycle of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027.
Almost €12m has been invested in the network of 29 Local Sport Partnerships, with a significant increase to the Women in Sport allocation - delivering initiatives for women in disadvantaged communities, older women and teenage girls, and those with a disability or who come from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Deputy Maxwell said €375,864 of this will benefit County Cavan and €326,667 in County Monaghan, which is very positive news.
He said fostering a healthy generation of citizens is a key priority for the local TD for the people of the region.
