Vol. 529 No. 1
1106 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the number of applications received by his Department for funding under the various schemes in the year 2000; the number approved and rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2217/01]
A total of 1,645 applications were received by my Department under the 2000 sports capital programme. Of these 679 projects were allocated funding while 966 applications were unsuccessful. Fifty one proposals to refurbish existing swimming pools or to construct new pools were received in the Department by the closing date of 31 July 2001. All but three of these proposals are being progressed in consultation with the relevant local authorities or the Department's technical advisers.
1107 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will consider an application for lottery funding from on organisation (details supplied) in County Dublin. [2272/01]
1108 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will consider an application for lottery funding from a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [2275/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 1107 and 1108 together.
The 2001 sports capital programme was advertised in the national press on 15 and 17 December 2000. The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is Friday, 9 February 2001. Should the clubs in question submit applications by the closing date, they will be considered for funding under the 2001 sports capital programme.
Question No. 1109 answered with Question No. 1086.
Question No. 1110 answered with Question No. 1103.
