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Disabled people must be encouraged to participate in sport – Conway

Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability, Martin Conway, has said that disabled people must be helped and encouraged to take part in sport and physical activity. Senator Conway has accepted an invitation to join the steering committee of CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre, and was speaking ahead of his first meeting with the group which is taking place today (Friday) in Killarney.

Coffey pleased to get new running track over the finish line

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed the opening by Minister for Sport, Michael Ring TD, of the new running track at the Regional Sports Campus (RSC) in Waterford City. Deputy Coffey said he was pleased to be able to intervene at a critical stage last year with the Minister to ensure the project proceeded.