Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2026
380. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number and names of all clubs (details supplied) awaiting a decision on relevant Department-backed capital grants to provide funding for astroturf playing facilities/surfaces; the number of existing allocations which are awaiting drawdown for the clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18103/26]
View answerThere are currently eight League of Ireland clubs who have yet to draw down funding granted under the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF) in respect of allocations for astroturf pitches. These clubs are Athlone Town, Bohemians, Cobh Ramblers, Dundalk, Finn Harps, Kerry FC, Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers.
None of the above are awaiting payment decisions from my Department on these CSFF payments as any payment requests submitted to my Department have been processed or are in the process of being reviewed for payment.
