Government Announcement – Reframing the challenge

Dear Sport Ireland Stakeholder. Last night Government announced Ireland’s plan for the next and final phase of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All relevant information can be accessed here:  gov.ie – Reframing the challenge, continuing our recovery and reconnecting (www.gov.ie)

CLICK – full copy of the Plan is attached for your convenience

Please find below the key highlights and timelines for Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity.

Organisations are free to submit any additional queries in relation to their individual sports and activities to the relevant NGB, High Performance and Participation Units.

Any additional information requested by the sector will be released in advance of each of the upcoming timelines.

Sport Ireland would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the significant work and commitment of the Sector throughout the Pandemic.

September 6th 2021

Spectator Capacities

• For indoor sporting events spectators should be fully seated.
• Organisers should demonstrate full understanding of and adherence to best practice protective measures which should continue to apply, within these capacity limits and have COVID plans for events

September 20th 2021

From September 20th the following apply to competitive sports training, competition and events.

–        Capacity limits refer to the number of participants.

–        Spectator attendance remain in line with the capacities outlined above.

October 22nd 2021

Based on the criteria of at or close to 90% of people 16 or over being fully vaccinated in the coming weeks, and having regard to the incidence and behaviour of the disease at that time, the Government plan to remove further statutory restrictions in respect of events and activities from 22nd of October.

Some of the following key measures will be removed;

• Formal requirements/mandates for physical distancing
• Limits on numbers at outdoor events and engaging in sporting activities outdoors
• Restrictions on indoor sports activities and other indoor leisure/community activities
• Certification of immunity or testing as a prerequisite for access to, or engagement in, any activities or events (with exception of international travel)

Shane Califf – Director of Governing Bodies