Intent: Update on latest developments to earlier request for assistance.
Details: Email to Stephen Ryan and Anne Lawson (not found on DPO list)at Department of Culture, Communications and Sport on geo-blocking of RTE Olympic coverage in NI. (Shared island unit copied)
Update on develppments on the issue of Geo-blocking of the RTE Olympic Broadcast in Northern Ireland, including recently received correspondence from British Olympic Association which may indicate a positive breakthrough on the issue - Email
Follow up email sent to Cian Ó Lionáin and Ciaran Shanley on 27th April enquiring as to the status of the original communication - EmailLetter sent electronically on 27th March 2026, - Letter
Intent: To provide update and assurance to the Department and Sport Ireland with respect to a local league matter that had been raised with the department
Details: Engagement by meeting with the Department Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media relating to a matter concerning a local league
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.
Details: Update revenue Guidelines from The Revenue Commissioners - Implications for Organisations Engaging Contractors, Sub-Contractors, or Other Workers
For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs and 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 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 and resources to implement changes. - LetterMeeting with Minister McConalogue on this issue took place on December 11th in Irish Sport HQ - MeetingSubmission outlining our concerns regarding the guideliness and proposals for consideration taking in to account the unigue nature of the sport and physical activity sector - Submission
Intent: Assistance to fund the establishment of Professional Women’s Provincial Teams over the next 3-4 years::Assistance to fund the Appointment of Pathway Coaches in Connacht, Munster, and Ulster over the next 3-4 years
Intent: To discuss the latest developments for the Association including the proposed workforce transformation programme, financial position and approach to debt, LOI Academies, EURO 2028 Legacy.
Intent: 10% compound interest increase in core funding to National Governing Bodies of sport (NGB) and Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) over the next 3 years -2026 to 2028Request for Government commitment to research and publish a report on an additonal 1% betting levy for sport.
2026 Federation of Irish Sport Pre - Budget Submission and letter submitted. - SubmissionMeetings to discuss the needs of sports sector ahead of budget 2026 and outline the requirement for an increase in core funding. - Meeting
Intent: To ensure there is a understanding of the financial burden faced by inter-county players at a time they are generating significant sums for the exchequer. This is part of a campaign to seek an increase in the government grant available to inter-county players as part of the upcoming budget.
Details: The Indecon Report on the Economic and Social Impact of GPA Players and how its findings relate to State funding for inter-county players
August 27th: Email to Ireland's 14 MEPs inviting them to an online briefing on the Indecon Report. - EmailJuly 10th: The GPA's Pre-Budget Submission was emailed to Jack Chambers TD by GPA CEO Tom Parsons. - SubmissionJuly 10th: The GPA's Pre-Budget Submission was emailed to Patrick O'Donovan TD by GPA CEO Tom Parsons. - Submission
