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Newry & Armagh MLA, Justin McNulty has met with Sports Minister Jack Chambers to seek support for an ambitious all-island agenda on sports.
Speaking after the meeting, Mr. McNulty commented: “I was pleased to have the opportunity to engage with Minister Chambers on a raft of cross-border sports issues.
“We discussed Ireland and the UK’s joint bid for Euro 2028, and the real impetus that brings to the Casement Park project. The Euro bid presents a massive opportunity to develop Casement Park and present it to a world audience in 2028, and it is vital that all levels of government are working in tandem to bring that project to completion ahead of the games.
“I was pleased also to have the opportunity to discuss the potential to boost overall participation in sport across the island. Minister Chambers and I have been working together for quite some time on expanding access to, and participation in, GAA for All, and I know that the Minister is passionate about the potential that sport has to change and enhance lives.
“I want to see sport reaching more people across the country. We need to see a more concerted effort to boost female participation in sport, and it’s important that this happens at a young age. It is vital that we boost PE participation and physical literacy amongst young people of all backgrounds. Not only does it foster cognitive and interpersonal development, but it greatly enhances overall physical and mental health.
“Jack Chambers is an exemplary ambassador for sports across the country, and it’s a pleasure to be working with him to bring sports to a wider audience."
