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Cost of living increases for Sporting Organisations in €26m Core Grant Investment package for 2023

Written by Julie Ní Ghábhaín | 15 February 2023

 

  • €16m investment for 58 National Governing Bodies of Sport 
  • €10.3m investment for 29 Local Sports Partnerships  


Sport Ireland today announced an investment of over €26m to National Governing Bodies for Sport (NGBs) and to the network of Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) for 2023.  

This year’s figures see a €1m (6%) increase in allocation to the National Governing Bodies on 2022 funding. The total core funding to the NGBs in 2023 is €16m. 

This increased investment provides Sport Ireland with an opportunity to support the majority of governing bodies with a cost-of-living increase for 2023 along with continued targeted investment in a number of specific areas.  

The rising costs of sports administration is also acknowledged by Sport Ireland, with NGBs having been provided with additional funding to absorb this expenditure. 

Investment into the Local Sports Partnerships has maintained the same level of support for 2023, with a total investment of €10,365,000 being allocated across the 29 Local Sport Partnerships.  

Human resourcing in the Local Sports Partnerships has been prioritised, with additional funding for the resourcing of Local Sports Partnership Development Officers and Sport Inclusion Disability Officers to assist with the ongoing work being undertaken across the country.  

Age & Opportunity will receive €620,000 for their “Go for Life” programme, while Cara Sport Inclusion Ireland will receive €140,000 for Disability Awareness and Disability Inclusion programmes. 

The Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne, said: “This significant funding package will support the implementation of important programmes and activities through the National Governing Bodies of Sport and the Local Sports Partnerships in 2023 and is a critical support for the sector and for the ongoing implementation of the National Sports Policy 2018 – 2027. Cost of living pressures are having an impact across the sector and the increased funding announced today, allied to the significant cost of energy supports provided by Government, will ensure that sports clubs across the country are supported in addressing the challenge of rising costs.”  

Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, Una May, commented: “The Core Grant Funding will enable Sport Ireland to further support our National Governing Bodies of Sport and Local Sports Partnerships to provide equal opportunities in sport for everyone. The National Sports Policy 2018-2027 has provided the framework for Sport in Ireland to continue to grow and this investment through the NGB’s and LSP’s will play an important part in increasing activity levels of people in Sport in Ireland and removing the barriers and preventative aspects for getting involved in sport.”  

As with previous funding announced, the investment is closely aligned with the National Sports Policy 2018-2027 and the National Physical Activity Plan. A particular emphasis is placed on implementing programmes to promote physical activity, making sport and physical activity accessible to people with a disability and the development of programmes to address transitions and increase volunteer supports.  

ENDS. 

 

 


 

Notes to the Editor: 

National Sports Policy Funding 2018-2023  

  

National Governing Body  

2018  

2019  

2020   

2021   

2022  

2023   

 

  

Special Olympics Ireland  

1,200,000  

1,200,000  

1,400,000  

1,400,000  

1,450,000  

1,500,000  

 

  

Athletics Ireland  

887,000  

950,000  

1,000,000  

1,000,000  

1,100,000  

1,150,000  

 

  

Swim Ireland  

827,000  

910,000  

950,000  

950,000  

1,050,000  

1,100,000  

 

  

Horse Sport Ireland  

775,000  

855,000  

930,000  

930,000  

975,000  

1,000,000  

 

  

Basketball Ireland  

598,000  

695,000  

740,000  

740,000  

800,000  

840,000  

 

  

Irish Athletic Boxing Association  

432,000  

475,000  

500,000  

500,000  

500,000  

525,000  

 

  

Ladies Gaelic Football Association  

400,000  

450,000  

485,000  

485,000  

500,000  

525,000  

 

  

Cricket Ireland  

355,000  

450,000  

480,000  

480,000  

500,000  

525,000  

 

  

Tennis Ireland  

353,000  

425,000  

450,000  

450,000  

450,000  

475,000  

 

  

The Camogie Association  

395,000  

395,000  

435,000  

435,000  

450,000  

475,000  

 

  

Irish Sailing Association  

323,000  

385,000  

410,000  

410,000  

450,000  

475,000  

 

  

Badminton Ireland  

320,000  

365,000  

390,000  

390,000  

425,000  

445,000  

 

  

Cycling Ireland  

305,000  

350,000  

420,000  

420,000  

420,000  

440,000  

 

  

Gymnastics Ireland  

230,000  

320,000  

340,000  

340,000  

370,000  

395,000  

 

  

Hockey Ireland  

260,000  

325,000  

340,000  

340,000  

365,000  

383,000  

 

  

Rowing Ireland  

210,000  

300,000  

320,000  

320,000  

350,000  

368,000  

 

  

Golf Ireland  

233,000  

300,000  

320,000  

320,000  

350,000  

368,000  

 

  

Irish Wheelchair Association Sport  

240,000  

275,000  

285,000  

285,000  

315,000  

330,000  

 

  

Canoeing Ireland  

205,000  

250,000  

275,000  

275,000  

310,000  

325,000  

 

  

National Community Games  

284,000  

315,000  

315,000  

260,000  

285,000  

299,000  

 

  

Triathlon Ireland  

108,000  

180,000  

225,000  

225,000  

265,000  

278,000  

 

  

Mountaineering Ireland  

193,000  

225,000  

235,000  

235,000  

235,000  

247,000  

 

  

Irish Squash  

160,000  

180,000  

200,000  

200,000  

230,000  

242,000  

 

  

Volleyball  Ireland  

185,000  

200,000  

210,000  

210,000  

230,000  

242,000  

 

  

Motorsport Ireland  

137,000  

160,000  

180,000  

180,000  

200,000  

210,000  

 

  

Table Tennis Ireland  

107,000  

107,000  

115,000  

115,000  

150,000  

160,000  

 

  

Irish Judo Association  

70,000  

85,000  

100,000  

100,000  

150,000  

155,000  

 

  

Irish Surfing Association  

64,000  

75,000  

80,000  

80,000  

125,000  

130,000  

 

  

GAA Handball Ireland  

90,000  

100,000  

105,000  

105,000  

115,000  

120,000  

 

  

Diving Ireland  

60,000  

70,000  

75,000  

75,000  

110,000  

116,000  

 

  

Pitch and Putt Ireland  

63,000  

75,000  

80,000  

80,000  

95,000  

100,000  

 

  

Snooker & Billiards Ireland  

63,000  

70,000  

75,000  

75,000  

80,000  

85,000  

 

  

Orienteering Ireland  

45,000  

65,000  

65,000  

65,000  

75,000  

80,000  

 

  

Irish Martial Arts Commission  

45,000  

60,000  

60,000  

60,000  

75,000  

78,000  

 

  

Vision Sports Ireland  

35,000  

45,000  

48,000  

48,000  

70,000  

75,000  

 

  

Deaf Sports Ireland  

61,000  

65,000  

65,000  

65,000  

67,000  

68,000  

 

  

Fencing Ireland  

27,000  

55,000  

55,000  

55,000  

65,000  

68,000  

 

  

Irish Olympic Handball Association  

35,000  

45,000  

48,000  

48,000  

60,000  

65,000  

 

  

Tug of War Ireland  

22,000  

40,000  

40,000  

40,000  

55,000  

57,000  

 

  

Weightlifting Ireland  

-  

30,000  

32,000  

32,000  

55,000  

57,000  

 

  

Motorcycling Ireland  

48,000  

48,000  

48,000  

48,000  

50,000  

55,000  

 

  

Bowling League of Ireland  

24,000  

30,000  

32,000  

32,000  

50,000  

55,000  

 

  

Irish Clay Target Shooting Association  

36,000  

45,000  

48,000  

48,000  

48,000  

50,000  

 

  

Irish Tenpin Bowling Association  

27,000  

35,000  

37,000  

37,000  

45,000  

47,000  

 

  

American Football Ireland  

23,000  

30,000  

32,000  

32,000  

45,000  

50,000  

 

  

Irish Waterski & Wakeboard Federation  

20,000  

25,000  

27,000  

27,000  

40,000  

42,000  

 

  

Baton Twirling Sport Association of Ireland  

16,000  

20,000  

25,000  

25,000  

40,000  

42,000  

 

  

Racquetball Association of Ireland  

15,000  

20,000  

25,000  

25,000  

40,000  

42,000  

 

  

Bol Chumann na hÉireann  

20,000  

30,000  

32,000  

32,000  

35,000  

37,000  

 

  

Irish Taekwondo Union  

9,000  

25,000  

25,000  

25,000  

35,000  

37,000  

 

  

Rugby League Ireland  

11,000  

15,000  

20,000  

20,000  

35,000  

37,000  

 

  

Irish Amateur Wrestling Association  

15,000  

20,000  

25,000  

25,000  

30,000  

32,000  

 

  

Speleological Union of Ireland  

10,000  

15,000  

20,000  

20,000  

30,000  

32,000  

 

  

Angling Council of Ireland  

10,000  

15,000  

20,000  

20,000  

30,000  

32,000  

 

  

Archery Ireland  

12,000  

15,000  

-  

15,000  

30,000  

32,000  

 

  

Croquet Association of Ireland  

5,000  

10,000  

10,000  

10,000  

25,000  

28,000  

 

  

Irish Ice Hockey Association  

-  

10,000  

10,000  

10,000  

25,000  

28,000  

 

  

ONAKAI  

6,000  

-  

10,000  

10,000  

25,000  

28,000  

 

  

  

 

  

Special Projects & Programmes  

126,000  

305,000  

501,000  

541,000  

420,000  

488,000  

 

  

Performance Programme Transition  

  

  

  

  

  

230,000  

 

  

Special Olympics World Games  

-  

180,000  

-  

-  

-  

-  

 

  

   

 

  

Ice Skating Association of Ireland  

-  

-  

-  

-  

  

  

 

  

Horseshoe Pitchers Association of Ireland  

5,000  

10,000  

-  

-  

  

  

 

  

National Aero Club of Ireland  

5,000  

-  

-  

-  

  

  

 

  

Trout Anglers Association of Ireland  

-  

-  

-  

-  

  

  

 

  

Pentathlon Ireland  

-  

20,000  

20,000  

20,000  

-  

-  

 

  

  

 

  

Total  

10,845,000  

12,845,000  

13,845,000  

13,845,000  

15,000,000  

16,000,000  

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

  

Organisation  

2018 Allocation  

2019 Allocation  

2020 Allocation  

2021 Allocation  

2022 Allocation  

2023 Allocation  

 

  

Federation of Irish Sport  

100,000  

100,000  

115,000  

115,000  

115,000  

125,000  

 

  

Student Sport Ireland  

50,000  

60,000  

60,000  

60,000  

60,000  

70,000  

 

 

 

Local Sports Partnerships Funding Breakdown 

LSP 

2023 Core Staff & Operational Costs 

2023 Programme Funding 

Women in Sport 

Carlow  

€229,870 

€27,576 

€11,000 

Cavan  

€254,747 

€25,720 

€2,600 

Clare  

€342,757 

€52,540 

€12,000 

Cork  

€522,591 

€90,800 

€8,500 

Donegal  

€312,972 

€68,000 

€5,000 

Dublin City  

€319,474 

€102,000 

€14,500 

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown  

€218,937 

€52,500 

€2,000 

Fingal  

€249,653 

€45,000 

€13,000 

Galway  

€266,458 

€66,500 

€10,000 

Kerry  

€180,820 

€18,000 

€6,500 

Kildare  

€271,586 

€30,360 

€9,000 

Kilkenny  

€281,784 

€11,680 

€8,000 

Laois  

€314,655 

€36,765 

€11,000 

Leitrim  

€206,614 

€27,520 

€7,500 

Limerick  

€428,927 

€54,220 

€10,000 

Longford  

€243,196 

€26,800 

€9,000 

Louth  

€263,472 

€70,940 

€9,000 

Mayo  

€310,459 

€57,700 

€15,000 

Meath  

€347,238 

€70,640 

€22,000 

Monaghan  

€207,603 

€36,800 

€5,000 

Offaly  

€253,715 

€52,340 

€5,000 

Roscommon  

€260,042 

€42,880 

€2,500 

Sligo  

€319,758 

€75,140 

€20,000 

South Dublin  

€265,400 

€52,880 

€8,000 

Tipperary  

€303,811 

€35,060 

€8,000 

Waterford  

€360,537 

€20,000 

€5,000 

Westmeath  

€229,679 

€32,000 

€5,900 

Wexford  

€306,072 

€34,100 

€8,000 

Wicklow  

€283,133 

€27,580 

€12,000 

Sub Total  

€8,755,959*  

€1,344,041 

€265,000 

 

*An additional €400,000 will be allocated appropriately across the LSPs after a staffing structure review is finalised 

Programme 2023 Funding 

Age & Opportunity  

€620,000 

Cara  

€140,000