Vol. 529 No. 2
85 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the applications from Dublin 3, 5 and 9 under the sports capital programme that have been unsuccessful; the other avenues available to such organisations to develop appropriate facilities in their area to maximise use in terms of participation in sport and recreation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1163/01]
Of 33 applications received for the 2000 sports capital programme from organisations with addresses in the Dublin 3, 5 and 9 postal districts, 13 were successful and received a combined allocation of £5,268,000.
In keeping with the objectives of the programme, the successful applicants covered a wide spectrum of sporting and voluntary organisations, e.g. soccer, GAA and boxing clubs, the Morton athletics stadium, a scout unit and sport and social clubs and other community organisations.
All unsuccessful applicants in 2000 were sent a report on the assessment of their respective applications, which was carried out in accordance with criteria outlined in the guidelines, terms and conditions of the programme. Deadline for receipt of applications under the 2001 sports capital programme is 5 p.m. on 9 February 2001.
In addition to the sports capital programme, the young people's facilities and services fund, YPFSF, provides funding to develop youth facilities, including sport and recreational facilities, and services in disadvantaged areas where a significant drug problem exists or has the potential to develop. The Government set up the YPFSF in 1998 as part of its national drugs strategy, The three-year fund aims to attract young people in those areas – at risk of becoming involved in drugs – into more healthy and productive pursuits. An Exchequer contribution of £37 million has been allocated over a three year period, 1999 – 2001, for this purpose.
