Malcolm Byrne

To secure consideration in Budget 2027 of the Federation’s proposals for: a €5,000 PAYE exemption for certain payments in amateur sport; recognition of NGB Foundations as eligible bodies for tax-relieved philanthropic donations; increased core funding; and Government research…

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

awareness of low govt investment in sport compared to European nations

To inform members of the Oireachtas committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, and seek their input on the development of HSI's new strategic plan.

To brief Oireachtas members on the Federation of Irish Sport’s pre-Budget submission and to discuss issues affecting the sport sector in advance of Budget considerations.

For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs & LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue Commissioners v Karshan…

Request for support to amend section S847A of Principal Act (Donations to certain sports bodies) to include NGB foundations as an eligible body. The objective in seeking the inclusion of NGB foundations as “eligible bodies” is to enable a more equitable, inclusive, and effective…

To discuss multi-sport facilities and explore the barriers to entry to funding streams for football organisations.

To discuss the challenges facing the sports sector with members of the Oireachtas and to explore policy solutions.

Meeting to discuss the challenges facing the sector and to explore policy solutions following an AV Room briefing event

To inform named individuals of content of an independent Indecon Report, commissioned by the GPA, which examines the economic impact on inter-county Gaelic players.

To propose that a higher payment rate for farmers is implemented beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme, and extend the scheme beyond MAP areas. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

To highlight that it is important all 150 walks are established without delay. The 80 walks previously promised are still not fully up and running.::That maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::To emphasise that there needs to be greater promotion and…

To propose that landowners and IFA must be consulted::- In advance of route selection and the publication of a defined route corridor.::- In protecting the integrity of farm holdings and using all available public lands.::- In ensuring landowners are indemnified against any…