Community 3G Football Resources

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language – in the Senedd at 3:10 pm on 8 January 2020.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru 3:10, 8 January 2020

(Translated)

Thank you very much for that response. I would encourage you to invest further and to invest specifically in Ynys Môn. Referring to the earlier question on international football, well, there’ll be no international football without successful grass-roots football in our towns and villages across Wales. I look forward to following the Wales team to Azerbaijan later this year, but we won't be able to do that in coming years unless we invest in the grass roots.

There's a wonderful 3G facility in Llangefni and there's going to be investment in upgrading facilities in Menai Bridge. We truly need new 3G pitches in Holyhead and Amlwch, and I've held meetings already with representatives of those communities, who are willing to do whatever is necessary to bring that investment in. The local authority has a plan to invest over the next few years, but we need that investment now. Can I ask for a commitment from the Government to work with me and with others and with the council and community groups, community interest groups, on Anglesey to ensure that we see seek all means possible of drawing the funding in to bring these resources that are so crucial not only for the future of the beautiful game but for the health of our nation too?