Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 November 2025
35. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the details of payments of sports capital grants to Kildare in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64557/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department operates two capital funding programmes, namely the Community Sports 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 from the most recent 2023 round of the CSFF, representing the largest-ever investment in sports facilities in communities across Ireland.
A total of €18,235,375 was allocated to 294 sporting projects in County Kildare under the last 3 rounds of the CSFF in 2018, 2020 and 2023. Over the past 3 years, a total of €5,243,317 has been paid in CSSF grants to organisations in County Kildare. Details of all CSFF allocations and payments made to clubs are available on the Department's website
In line with previous rounds of the Fund, a review of the current funding round is being undertaken. I have asked my Department to prepare for a further round of the CSFF in 2026. It is anticipated that the next round will particularly target areas and sports that have been under-invested in over the years.
The total investment under the LSSIF currently stands at €297 million, with funding allocations provided to 68 large-scale projects.
Under the first round of this Fund, St. Conleth's Kildare GAA Grounds was allocated grant funding of €6,031,960 for the construction of a new stand including changing facilities and public toilets. The project also included installation of floodlighting and upgrade works to the pitch. The project is complete and officially opened with €5,730,362 in payments to-date. Further details on allocations and payments under LSSIF are available from the Department's website.
