Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport

Politician(s) lobbied: Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Intent: That permission be sought on behalf of NGBs/LSPs and other funded bodies to the Revenue Commissioners for a stay on the disclosures required by January 30th, 2026, to June 30th, 2026. 2. That the Minister seeks permission for a derogation for 6 months for the above-mentioned bodies in regard to the HR requirements these new guidelines require from January 2026 should the new classification apply.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance

Intent: That permission be sought on behalf of NGBs/LSPs and other funded bodies to the Revenue Commissioners for a stay on the disclosures required by January 30th, 2026, to June 30th, 2026. 2. That the Minister seeks permission for a derogation for 6 months for the above-mentioned bodies in regard to the HR requirements these new guidelines require from January 2026 should the new classification apply.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Intent: Introduction of a €5,000 Exemption PAYE Threshold for Certain Payments in Amateur Sport

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance; Patrick O’Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Michael O’Connor (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Theresa Newman (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Evanne Ní Chuilinn (Senator), Seanad

Intent: For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs & LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd t/a Domino’s Pizza will have on the work and delivery of sport and physical activity in Ireland. Sector specific guidance for episodic roles in the sport sector as well as training & resources to implement changes.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Ciaran O'Donnell (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Ciaran Shanley (Head of Unit), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Intent: For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs & LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd t/a Domino’s Pizza will have on the work and delivery of sport and physical activity in Ireland. Sector specific guidance for episodic roles in the sport sector as well as training & resources to implement changes.

Methods: LetterMeetingSubmission

Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O’Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Request for support to amend section S847A of Principal Act (Donations to certain sports bodies) to include NGB foundations as an eligible body. The objective in seeking the inclusion of NGB foundations as “eligible bodies” is to enable a more equitable, inclusive, and effective distribution of philanthropic sport funding. Expanding Section 847AA to cover “qualifying foundations” subject to appropriate oversight and governance safeguards

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Sam Griffin (Adviser to Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform

Intent: 1. Increased Investment in National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships:The submission requests a 10% compound annual increase in funding to NGBs and LSPs. 2. Government Commitment to Research on an Additional 1% Betting Levy for Sport:The submission also calls for the Government’s commitment to conducting research into the introduction of an additional 1% Betting Levy with the proceeds dedicated specifically to supporting sports development

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Deirdre Gillane (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: Proposals:1. Increased Investment in National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships:The submission requests a 10% compound annual increase in funding to NGBs and LSPs. 2. Government Commitment to Research on an Additional 1% Betting Levy for Sport:The submission also calls for the Government’s commitment to conducting research into the introduction of an additional 1% Betting Levy with the proceeds dedicated specifically to supporting sports development

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice

Intent: To outline our main concerns from Federationmembers regarding Data Protection Risks,Redundant Software Investments by NationalGoverning Bodies, Unmanageable RetentionRequirements, Lack of Provision for One-OffEvents.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Charlie McConalogue (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Patrick O’Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Intent: To outline our main concerns from Federation members regarding Data Protection Risks, Redundant Software Investments by National Governing Bodies, Unmanageable Retention Requirements, Lack of Provision for One-Off Events.

Methods: Letter