Debate contribution: Sport NI: Funding

Debate contribution by Mr David Honeyford on 26 January 2026.

MLA: Mr David Honeyford
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 26 January 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Sport NI: Funding
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5340637

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I spoke to the sports bodies just before I came in here, and they did not get that guarantee. The Commonwealth Games are in six months' time, and we do not have secure funding for our athletes, coaches or support staff. They are being absolutely failed. Minister, you have spoken a lot over the past two weeks about providing clear, unequivocal guidance, but what are you doing as sports Minister to address the issues that are affecting our athletes and our sports?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2983/22-27.

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