Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
532. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to examine the case of a GAA club (details supplied) who have appealed the amount they were allocated in the Sports Capital Fund which is well below the cost of completing the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44949/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 25 September, Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme).
Over a quarter of a billion euro has been allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26 million, with a total investment of €256 million. This will facilitate the largest-ever investment in sports facilities in communities across Ireland.
The deadline for appeals was 29 October and the reviewing of appeals is currently ongoing. All clubs will be advised of the outcome of their appeals shortly.
