Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 22 Mar 1994

Vol. 440 No. 4

Written Answers. - National Lottery Funding.

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

375 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education if she has received an application for national lottery funding from Ballybrack boys football club for the provision of an all-weather pitch at Kilbogget Park, Ballybrack, County Dublin; and if in view of this clubs excellent record of organising sporting activities in an area of disadvantage, she will provide the club with the moneys necessary to proceed with the project.

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

An application has been received from Ballybrack boys football club under my Department's recreational facilities scheme. All applications received under the scheme, which was recently advertised, are presently under consideration by my Department and a decision in the matter will be conveyed to the club as soon as possible.