Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 Nov 1995

Vol. 458 No. 5

Written Answers. - Municipal Swimming Pools.

Michael Creed

Question:

103 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for the Environment the amount of money available in his Department for each year since 1990 for the construction/ renovation of municipal swimming pools; the number of applications in his Department from various local authorities for the construction of swimming pools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17328/95]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin)

Following are the amounts provided in the Estimates each year since 1990 and the outturns for the construction/refurbishment of swimming pools, whether sponsored by local authorities or by voluntary bodies in co-operation with local authorities.

Year	Original Provision	Outturn
1990	£560,000	£560,000
1991	£1,000,000	£1,000,000
1992	£1,000,000	£267,153
1993	£1,183,000	£1,183,000*
1994	£1,300,000	£1,300,000
1995	£2,000,000	—

*Excludes an amount of £330,000 paid for one swimming pool project under the amenities/recreational facilities grants scheme.

Funding is being provided in the current year in respect of ten swimming pool projects. In addition, there are a further 25 proposals at various stages of planning before my Department.