Wednesday 18th September 2024
Double Olympic gold medallist Fintan McCarthy joined the Federation of Ireland Sport along with National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships from across Ireland in urgently calling for greater investment in Irish Sport in Budget 2025. The Federation has put forward three key “Asks” of the government, with the primary request being for a multi-annual increase in core funding for NGBs and LSPs. Core funding is the heart sporting bodies in Ireland, enabling the creation of programmes and pathways that identify, nurture, and support the sporting heroes of tomorrow. Additional calls for taxation reform and an increase in the betting levy comprise the two other key Asks.
IJA President Sylvia O’Flynn was in attendance representing the Irish Judo Association and was fortunate to meet fellow Corkonian Fintan McCarthy and see his Paris 2024 Gold Medal from Rowing.
