AQW 45597/22-27

Mr Eóin Tennyson
Alliance Party
Upper Bann

Tabled Date: 06/05/2026
Answered On Date: 20/05/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) any assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of existing funding and support structures for talent identification and high performance athletes; and (ii) whether any consideration is being given to strengthening pathways and financial support to retain and develop elite sporting talent.

Answer:

This is an operational matter for Sport Northern Ireland, they have provided me with information in response to your question. As this material is extensive, I have arranged for a copy to be placed in the Assembly Library.