Michael Ring
Question:305 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation when an application for a grant under the sports capital programme will be assessed; and when the development will be inspected by his officials. [14074/00]
Written Answers. - Sports Capital Programme.
The sports capital programme for 2000 was advertised in early December with a closing date of 11 February 2000 for the receipt of completed applications. In excess of 1,600 applications were received.
An application for funding under the programme has been received from the organisation in question. This application, together with all other applications, is being evaluated against the programme's assessment criteria which are outlined in the guidelines which accompanied the application form. I intend to announce the grant allocations at the earliest possible date following completion of this assessment process.
Ivan Yates
Question:306 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation when a sports club (details supplied) in County Wexford will be approved for national lottery grant under the allocations for 2000; and if it is being sympathetically considered. [14377/00]
The sports capital programme for 2000 was advertised in early December with a closing date of 11 February 2000 for the receipt of completed applications. In excess of 1,600 applications were received.
An application for funding under the programme has been received from the organisation in question. This application, together with all other applications, is being evaluated against the programme's assessment criteria which are outlined in the guidelines which accompanied the application form. I intend to announce the grant allocations at the earliest possible date following completion of this assessment process.
John Perry
Question:307 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has received an application from an organisation (details supplied) in County Sligo for phase two of their four year development plan which will further enhance the standard of the facility and increase the financial viability of the club; when it is proposed to distribute these funds; and if he will make an allocation to the organisation concerned. [14378/00]
The sports capital programme for 2000 was advertised in early December with a closing date of 11 February 2000 for the receipt of completed applications. In excess of 1,600 applications were received.
An application for funding under the programme has been received from the organisation in question. This application, together with all other applications, is being evaluated against the programme's assessment criteria which are outlined in the guidelines which accompanied the application form. I intend to announce the grant allocations at the earliest possible date following completion of this assessment process.
John Perry
Question:308 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has received an application from the Institute of Technology in Sligo for the provision of a synthetic surface athletics track in view of the fact there is a growing demand for additional sports and recreation amenities and facilities; when it is proposed to distribute these funds; if he will make an allocation to the organisation concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1476/00]
The sports capital programme for 2000 was advertised in early December with a closing date of 11 February 2000 for the receipt of completed applications. In excess of 1,600 applications were received.
An application for funding under the programme has been received from the organisation in question. This application, together with all other applications, is being evaluated against the programme's assessment criteria which are outlined in the guidelines which accompanied the application form. I intend to announce the grant allocations at the earliest possible date following completion of this assessment process.
Nora Owen
Question:309 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will approve an application for a grant from a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14518/00]
The sports capital programme for 2000 was advertised in early December with a closing date of 11 February 2000 for the receipt of completed applications. In excess of 1,600 applications were received.
An application for funding under the programme has been received from the organisation in question. This application, together with all other applications, is being evaluated against the programme's assessment criteria which are outlined in the guidelines which accompanied the application form. I intend to announce the grant allocations at the earliest possible date following completion of this assessment process.