Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 23 Jan 1996

Vol. 460 No. 3

Written Answers. - Foxford (Mayo) Leisure Centre.

Robert Molloy

Question:

361 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Education her views on the need for a sports and leisure centre at Foxford, County Mayo, to serve the Foxford, Knockmore, Attymass, Callow, Bohola, Straide and Ballyvary areas; if she will allocate national lottery funding to the Foxford District Sports and Leisure Centre project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1182/96]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

My Department has recently allocated a grant of £100,000 under the major sports facilities programme to the Foxford district sports and leisure centre committee towards the cost of building a sports and leisure centre.