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

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

Date published 20 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Sports and Recreation

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Budget 2026 asks

Intended results 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

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Mary O Connor

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Letter (1)

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.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Micheál Martin Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Deirdre Gillane Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)