Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2024
947. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to give favourable consideration to a club (details supplied) under the large-scale sports capital programme. [32933/24]
View answerThe club referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application under the 2023 round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP).
The SCEP is the primary vehicle for government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2023 round of the SCEP has seen a record number of applications received.
On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced over €26 million in equipment-only grants under the latest round of the SCEP. The grants have been provisionally allocated to organisations across the country and to over fifty sports and activities. Further allocations, including those for capital works and capital works with an equipment component, will be announced by Autumn.
On 29 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced that at least €250 million in funding will be available under the latest round of the SCEP. This record level of funding should mean a positive outcome for all valid applications.
