21 November 2007; Some of Ireland's top athletes were rewarded by the Irish Sports Council for their exceptional performances in 2007. The Performance Incentive Payments were awarded by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Seamus Brennan TD, to 12 of Ireland's best performing sports stars under the Irish Sports Council International Carding Scheme at a ceremony in Dublin. Speaking at the ceremony is Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Seamus Brennan, TD. Kildare Street, Dublin. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE *** Local Caption ***