Sports Organisations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Ceisteanna (201)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

201. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline in announcing the successful applicants under the Shared Island destination charging grant for sports clubs; the total number of applications received by county; the total funding expected to be provided through the Shared Island Initiative under the scheme and any other relevant details in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42674/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

The Shared Island funded scheme to provide EV charging at sports clubs is currently under development by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), in partnership with Pobal and with assistance from Sports Ireland. The funding is available from 2023 and I expect that funding will start to be drawn down early next year. Further details will be available in due course.   

As this scheme is not yet operational, no applications have been received to date.