Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026
649. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide a once-off stand-alone grant to a sports facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39283/26]
View answerMy Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF) and the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF).
Over a quarter of a billion euro was allocated to 3,048 community sports clubs and facilities in 2024 under the 2023 round of the CSFF, representing the largest-ever investment in sports facilities in communities across Ireland. The facility referred to by the Deputy was allocated €61,049 in the 2023 round and was allocated a total of €153,482 over the last 3 rounds.
In line with previous rounds of the Fund, a review of the current funding round has been undertaken and will be finalised shortly. I have asked my Department to prepare for a further round of the CSFF in 2026 which I expect to open soon. It is anticipated that the next round will particularly target areas and sports that have been under-invested in over the years. As this organisation is registered with the Department, it will be automatically notified when the next round of the CSFF is opened.
My current focus in relation to LSSIF is on ensuring project delivery under the first two rounds of the scheme. No decisions have been taken regarding the next round of LSSIF.
My officials met earlier this year with Kerry County Council and Kerry Education and Training Board in relation to this facility and to advise them on future funding rounds that could be appropriate to the facility.
