Vol. 514 No. 6
289 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the consideration, if any, given to an application from a committee (details supplied) in County Roscommon for a sports capital grant; if he will ensure that funding is approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4928/00]
The sports capital programme for 2000 was advertised in early December 1999 with a closing date of 11 February 2000 for the receipt of completed applications. Initial processing of these applications has commenced and, if the organisation in question has submitted an application, a letter of acknowledgement will issue from my Department in due course.
Applications received under the programme will be evaluated against the programme's assessment criteria which are outlined in the guidelines which accompanied the application form. While all applications will be treated on their merits, the highest priority will be afforded to projects in disadvantaged areas aimed at increasing participation for young people. I intend to announce the grant allocations at the earliest possible date following completion of this assessment.
290 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has received an application under the sports capital programme for 2000 from a sporting organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if so, when a decision will be made; if it is only clubs which have been desig nated disadvantaged which will receive grants; if he will take into account that the club is a mixed family club which caters for all age groups and gives special booking rates for the use of their grounds to schools less advantaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4963/00]
The sports capital programme for 2000 was advertised in early December 1999 with a closing date of 11 February 2000 for the receipt of completed applications. Initial processing of these applications has commenced and, if the organisation in question has submitted an application, a letter of acknowledgement will issue from my Department in due course.
Applications received under the programme will be evaluated against the programme's assessment criteria which are outlined in the guidelines which accompanied the application form. While all applications will be treated on their merits, the highest priority will be afforded to projects in disadvantaged areas aimed at increasing participation, particularly for young people. I intend to announce the grant allocations at the earliest possible date following completion of this assessment.
