Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 June 2026
88. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update in relation to the provision of funding for the next round of the LSIF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44455/26]
View answerThe Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) was established under the National Sports Policy to provide Exchequer support for larger sports facility projects, typically those requiring investments greater than the maximum available under the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF). The cumulative investment since 2020 is €297 million across 68 projects.
While the LSSIF is closed to applications at present, my current focus is on ensuring project delivery under the first two rounds of the LSSIF. This process will inform any decisions regarding the timing of a future round, but I am committed to ensuring sustained investment in sports facilities to meet our ambitious goals for sports participation nationwide.
The LSSIF focuses on larger initiatives, particularly those related to high-performance sport, major spectator venues, and community-accessible facilities. The key aims of the LSSIF are to increase active participation in sport and the quality of that participation; increase the quantum and quality of social participation in sport; improve high performance in sport; increase active participation by those with a disability and provide similar access to facilities to all.
LSSIF is aimed primarily at National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and local authorities. Other bodies can also benefit, but applications have to be made and prioritised by a local authority and/or a NGB. The full marking schemes, guidelines and assessment processes for LSSIF 2018 and 2024 are published on my Department’s website. I would encourage any prospective applicants to review these documents in preparation for a future LSSIF round, while noting that guidelines and conditions for a future round may differ from those previously published.
