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23/06/2016
Minister For Sport 'Disappointed' By McIlroy's Decision Not To Represent Ireland
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, has expressed disappointment at Rory McIlroy's decision not to represent Ireland at the Olympics in Rio.
"While I understand Rory's decision, I have to say that it is disappointing that Rory will not be representing Ireland at the Olympics in Rio. I fully respect his decision," Minister O'Donovan said.
He continued: "The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) and their medical team have taken their lead from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the zika situation, as they do in all matters. I am aware that the Health Protection Surveillance Centre and the Department of Foreign Affairs have also been liaising with the OCI concerning the Rio Games.
"The International Olympic Committee has provided the OCI with every assurance and the OCI has indicated its confidence that the Rio Games will be safe for all athletes. This is an important year for Irish sport, and I want to wish all the athletes who are travelling to the Olympic and Paralympic Games the very best of luck."
The Olympic Council of Ireland is following the IOC's recommendations, as well as the recommendations of the Rio 2016 organisers, the World Health Organisation and national health authorities, to ensure that Team Ireland's athletes are kept fully updated with the latest and best advice and that they are equipped to take all necessary precautions.
(MH/JP)
"While I understand Rory's decision, I have to say that it is disappointing that Rory will not be representing Ireland at the Olympics in Rio. I fully respect his decision," Minister O'Donovan said.
He continued: "The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) and their medical team have taken their lead from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the zika situation, as they do in all matters. I am aware that the Health Protection Surveillance Centre and the Department of Foreign Affairs have also been liaising with the OCI concerning the Rio Games.
"The International Olympic Committee has provided the OCI with every assurance and the OCI has indicated its confidence that the Rio Games will be safe for all athletes. This is an important year for Irish sport, and I want to wish all the athletes who are travelling to the Olympic and Paralympic Games the very best of luck."
The Olympic Council of Ireland is following the IOC's recommendations, as well as the recommendations of the Rio 2016 organisers, the World Health Organisation and national health authorities, to ensure that Team Ireland's athletes are kept fully updated with the latest and best advice and that they are equipped to take all necessary precautions.
(MH/JP)
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