Sport | Development of Sport in Ireland |
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Abbreviation | ISC |
Founded | 1999 |
Chairman | John Treacy |
Secretary | Alan O'Hare |
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The Irish Sports Council or ISC (Irish: Comhairle Spóirt na hÉireann) is the organisation which directs the development of sport within Ireland.
The ISC is a statutory authority and was established in July 1999 under powers provided by the Irish Sports Council Act. Its remit is to plan, lead and co-ordinate the sustainable development of competitive and recreational sport in Ireland.
The ISC comprises eight major divisions including: the Anti-Doping Unit; Corporate Services, Finance, High Performance; Local Sports Partnerships; National Governing Bodies; National Trails Office and the Irish Institute of Sport.