Return to Sport Protocols deemed consistent with Government Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, the Return to Work Safely Protocol and the prevailing public health advice.
The then Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross and the then Minister of State with responsibility for Sport, Brendan Griffin TD, announced the establishment of an Expert Group on 16 May 2020. This group will provide guidance to Ireland’s sporting bodies to prepare for the phased return to sporting activity in line with the Government Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The membership of the Expert Group – Return to Sport is:
• Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Peter Hogan (Chair), Betty Griffin, James Lavelle
• Sport Ireland: Paul McDermott, Dr Una May, Niamh O’ Sullivan, Shane Califf, Dr Jim O’Donovan (Sport Ireland Institute)
• Sport Sector: Dr Rod McLoughlin (IRFU), Dr Alan Byrne (FAI), Feargal McGill (GAA), Niamh Daffy (CARA)
