Alliance for Insurance Reform – Enough is Enough campaign launch targeting unjustifiable claims and the harm they cause
The Alliance for Insurance Reform welcomes the commencement of legislation aimed at rebalancing the duty of care between occupiers and the public. Speaking today, Alliance Board member and CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport, Mary O’Connor said: “The legislation...
Clann Credo Backs Local Sports Because #SportMatters!
Clann Credo to host Sports Capital Webinar Calling all governing bodies and Sports Partnerships! If you know local clubs or community groups that are preparing an application for the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme, Clann Credo - Community Loan Finance can...
Alliance welcomes publication of liability insurance report – 12% reduction in awards demands reduction in premiums – legal fees increasing
The Alliance for Insurance Reform welcomes the publication by the Central Bank of the 1st Mid-Year NCID Employers’ and Public Liability Insurance Report. Alliance welcomes publication of the NCID Liability Insurance Report With the cost of settlements down 12%...
Sports Capital & Equipment Programme 2023 announced with increased thresholds for local and regional projects
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Published on 12 July 2023 • Local project maximum grant increased from €150,000 to €200,000 • Regional project maximum grant increased from €300,000 to €500,000 • Specific focus on climate action,...
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Announce Details of 2023 Sports Capital and Equipment Programme
The 2023 Sports Capital and Equipment Programme will open for applications at 9am on Monday 17th July 2023 until 5pm on Friday 8th September 2023. The deadline for registration is 5pm on Friday 25th August 2023. Full details and a 2023 Guide to Making an Application...
CEO Meeting with Minister Thomas Byrne, TD
Meeting with Minister for Sport On June 28th accompanied by Bryan Hughes, Senior Associate, A&L Goodbody our CEO Mary O'Connor met with Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne and department officials regarding proposals for Taxation Reform for the sector under Action 3.7...
Morton Games International Athletics 2023
28th of June 2023 Press release: Morton Games International Athletics 2023 Morton Games Officially Launched Morton Games International Athletics 2023 was officially launched today in the Morton Stadium Dublin. Morton Stadium has recently undergone a €3m...
Alliance welcomes new duty of care legislation. Calls on Ministers to commence it and use it to leverage reductions in insurance costs immediately .
PRESS RELEASE 29th June 2023 Change in the duty of care marks a significant rebalancing of the duties owed to visitors by occupiers and ensures a fairer allocation of personal responsibility across society. The Alliance calls for the immediate commencement of this...
Highlights Video: 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, celebrating why #SportMatters to the Irish economy
In May, we celebrated the 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with our sponsors Financial Broker. Up to 200 guests gathered in the prestigious Banking Hall of the Westin Hotel, in anticipation of the award winners being revealed across 11 different...
Winners Announced for the 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Financial Broker
The winners of the 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, hosted by the Federation of Irish Sport in association with Financial Broker, were announced at an awards ceremony at Dublin’s Westin Hotel on Thursday, 25th May. Deputy Niamh Smyth TD, Chair of the Oireachtas...
2020 Sports Capital and Equipment Programme Review
2020 Sports Capital and Equipment Programme Review published by Ministers Martin and Byrne Recommendations include: greater focus on Climate Action, Disability and Gender Balance continued focus on projects sharing facilities with other sports further investment in...
Irish Sport Industry Awards Shortlist of Nominees Announced!
The Judging Panel had almost 100 entries to review and deliberate on. There were so many fantastic submissions, but the shortlist is in! The Federation of Irish Sport has today announced the shortlist of nominees for 8 categories of the Irish Sport Industry Awards, in...
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Alliance for Insurance Reform – Enough is Enough campaign launch targeting unjustifiable claims and the harm they cause
The Alliance for Insurance Reform welcomes the commencement of legislation aimed at rebalancing the duty of care between occupiers and the public. Speaking today, Alliance Board member and CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport, Mary O’Connor said: “The legislation...
Clann Credo Backs Local Sports Because #SportMatters!
Clann Credo to host Sports Capital Webinar Calling all governing bodies and Sports Partnerships! If you know local clubs or community groups that are preparing an application for the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme, Clann Credo - Community Loan Finance can...
Alliance welcomes publication of liability insurance report – 12% reduction in awards demands reduction in premiums – legal fees increasing
The Alliance for Insurance Reform welcomes the publication by the Central Bank of the 1st Mid-Year NCID Employers’ and Public Liability Insurance Report. Alliance welcomes publication of the NCID Liability Insurance Report With the cost of settlements down 12%...
Sports Capital & Equipment Programme 2023 announced with increased thresholds for local and regional projects
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Published on 12 July 2023 • Local project maximum grant increased from €150,000 to €200,000 • Regional project maximum grant increased from €300,000 to €500,000 • Specific focus on climate action,...
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Announce Details of 2023 Sports Capital and Equipment Programme
The 2023 Sports Capital and Equipment Programme will open for applications at 9am on Monday 17th July 2023 until 5pm on Friday 8th September 2023. The deadline for registration is 5pm on Friday 25th August 2023. Full details and a 2023 Guide to Making an Application...
CEO Meeting with Minister Thomas Byrne, TD
Meeting with Minister for Sport On June 28th accompanied by Bryan Hughes, Senior Associate, A&L Goodbody our CEO Mary O'Connor met with Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne and department officials regarding proposals for Taxation Reform for the sector under Action 3.7...
Morton Games International Athletics 2023
28th of June 2023 Press release: Morton Games International Athletics 2023 Morton Games Officially Launched Morton Games International Athletics 2023 was officially launched today in the Morton Stadium Dublin. Morton Stadium has recently undergone a €3m...
Alliance welcomes new duty of care legislation. Calls on Ministers to commence it and use it to leverage reductions in insurance costs immediately .
PRESS RELEASE 29th June 2023 Change in the duty of care marks a significant rebalancing of the duties owed to visitors by occupiers and ensures a fairer allocation of personal responsibility across society. The Alliance calls for the immediate commencement of this...
Highlights Video: 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, celebrating why #SportMatters to the Irish economy
In May, we celebrated the 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with our sponsors Financial Broker. Up to 200 guests gathered in the prestigious Banking Hall of the Westin Hotel, in anticipation of the award winners being revealed across 11 different...
Winners Announced for the 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Financial Broker
The winners of the 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, hosted by the Federation of Irish Sport in association with Financial Broker, were announced at an awards ceremony at Dublin’s Westin Hotel on Thursday, 25th May. Deputy Niamh Smyth TD, Chair of the Oireachtas...