Phil Hogan
Question:209 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education when the necessary funds will be provided from the national lottery to construct a new hockey pitch at Kilkenny city; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Vol. 437 No. 2
209 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education when the necessary funds will be provided from the national lottery to construct a new hockey pitch at Kilkenny city; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
An application from Kilkenny County Council for grant assistance towards the cost of the proposed floodlit synthetic pitch is under consideration by my Department.
The Minister for Youth and Sport has held discussions with Kilkenny County Council and local hockey interests in relation to the proposed development.
The level of grant to be provided will be considered in the context of the funds available for the new sport capital programme.
210 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education when the necessary finance will be provided from the national lottery to construct the new swimming pool at Kilkenny city; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
An application has been received from Kilkenny County Council for financial assistance towards the cost of the provision of a leisure complex, including a swimming pool.
The Minister for Youth and Sport has visited the existing pool in Kilkenny and has held meetings with officials of Kilkenny County Council in relation to the application.