Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Apr 1995

Vol. 451 No. 8

Written Answers. - National Fifty Metre Swimming Pool.

Liam Aylward

Question:

151 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Education if she has received replies to the queries raised in the ISHOF submission for the provision of a national fifty metre swimming pool; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7207/95]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

My Department has recently received replies to the queries raised on the Dublin International Sport Council's and the International Swimming Hall of Fame's proposals for a fifty metre swimming pool. These replies are under consideration in my Department.

As outlined in my reply to the Deputy's Priority Question of 9 March 1995, a project of, this scale requires very careful and detailed consideration before any decision can be made on the matter in view of the overall capital and operating costs involved.