Sports officials from across the Island erupted in howls of protest this week following the proposed 77 per cent cut in funding to the Sports Advisory Council.
The organisation, which received £176,000 last year but would only receive £38,000 for 2012 under the plan, hands out grants to teams and individuals competing or training away from the Island.
Education Minister Patrick Ryan released a statement yesterday to reassure Islanders that a compromise was on the cards.
