Sports Facilities

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Ceisteanna (715)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

715. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has received any applications or requests to any section of his Department or State body under his aegis, for funding or financial collaboration from private investors with regard to an ice hockey arena in Cherrywood, County Dublin; if so to provide full details including amount of public funds being sought, whether the Government or State bodies are considering or have agreed to any request and whether there has been any public/stakeholder consultation on any such proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11749/26]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

A business case has been submitted to my Department regarding the proposed development of an ice hockey and winter sports arena in Cherrywood, Dublin. While the development promoters are seeking a significant State investment in the project I do not propose to go into any specifics until such time as my Department has concluded its review. I am not aware if the promoters are engaging with any other particular body in relation to funding.

I do not anticipate that my Department would be in a position to provide the level of funding sought by the project promoters and I would expect that they would need to engage with other funders and partners to realise the project.