647. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether he is concerned by reports suggesting a loss of momentum in the planned integration of organisations (details supplied) and by allegations that women may not be afforded an equal role in decision-making structures within Gaelic games; whether his Department has assessed the potential impact of any delay or reversal of integration on female participation and representation in sport. [65476/26]

649. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has engaged with the organisations (details supplied)regarding the ongoing integration process following the resignation of the Chairperson of the Steering Group on Integration; and the assurances, he has sought from the organisations regarding their continued commitment to full integration [65474/26]

650. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding any engagement he has had an organisation (details supplied) in relation to an agreed roadmap. [65543/26]

651. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding any engagement he has had with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the agreed roadmap for integrating organisations. [65549/26]

652. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding any engagement he has had with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the agreed roadmap for integrating other organisations. [65548/26]

653. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding the mechanisms being put in place to ensure the committed timeline for the agreed roadmap for integrating organisations (details supplied). [65545/26]

654. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding any assessment or review of the circumstances related to the recent resignation of the Chairperson Integration Committee overseeing the amalgamation of organisations (details supplied). [65544/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 647, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653 and 654 together.

Gender equality across sport is a Government priority and, while not directly involved in the process, the Government is very supportive of the integration of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) and the Camogie Association - the organisation referred to in the question - into a single unified structure for Gaelic Games.

While it is disappointing that Dr. McAleese has stepped down as chair of the Steering Group on Integration, the work done under her stewardship provides a strong platform for the delivery of integration.

Minister O'Donovan and I met with the GAA, the Camogie Association and the LGFA on 9 September 2026 to discuss progress towards the integration of the three associations. During these meetings, each of the three bodies reaffirmed their commitment to achieving integration and that this process is ongoing, noting that the appointment of a new Chairperson would be a key priority in the context of the next meeting of the steering group in early October.

All parties recognised the need for greater transparency and clear communications on how the integration process is happening, both within their own organisations and more widely. In this regard, I expect that a clear overall timetable for integration will be set out by the steering group in the coming months and Minister O'Donovan and I have asked that quarterly progress updates be provided to the Department.

My Department and Sport Ireland remain available to offer any support and advice needed to support this process and look forward to further engagement on this in due course.