Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 December 2014
602. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the obligations of sporting organisations in terms of insurance cover; if enforcement is applied in terms of registration and maintenance of cover; and if he is satisfied that his Department maintains a suitable review process for both. [46128/14]
View answerInsurance cover for sporting organisations is an operational matter for the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport, which are independent, autonomous bodies. My Department has no role insurance cover for sporting organisations.
In respect of sports capital grants awarded for facilities, there is a requirement that organisations must insure the completed facility against fire and all other insurable risks. The insurance should provide cover for the full reinstatement value of the facility and for professional fees. It is also a requirement that organisations take out and maintain satisfactory public liability insurance to cover users and the general public. This requirement is monitored through the capital inspection process.
