1496. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the conditions, including any relating to human rights, equality or the treatment of women, attached to the public funding an organisation (details supplied) receives from Sport Ireland; whether hosting a team controlled by the Taliban is consistent with them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55690/26]

Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.