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National Physical Activity Plan
- Published on: 4 April 2019
- Last updated on: 15 October 2025
The 2016 National Physical Activity Plan was Ireland’s first cross-sectoral approach to promoting physical activity. Its aim was to increase physical activity levels across the whole population and to create a society which facilitates people, whether at home at work or at play, to lead an active way of life.
National Physical Activity Plan
The National Physical Activity Plan for Ireland was launched on 14th January 2016.
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Implementation Review of the National Physical Activity Plan May 2022
This report presents an independent review of the implementation and progress of the NPAP from
2016 to 2022.
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NPAP Implementation Summary 2020
This fourth Summary Report provides an updated overview, highlighting some of the positive developments which took place in 2020 to promote physical activity in Ireland, and details the impacts of
the Covid-19 pandemic in this area.
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NPAP Implementation Summary 2019
This report provides an updated overview and highlights some of the positive developments which took place in 2019 to promote physical activity in Ireland.
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NPAP Implementation Summary 2018
The plan was launched in January 2016.
This second summary report highlights developments which have taken place in 2018
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NPAP Implementation Summary 2017
This Report provides a “headline” view of key achievements in each of the key areas in 2017.
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