Vol. 533 No. 6
402 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if an application from a community organisation (details supplied) in County Westmeath for substantial funding has been received; if so, if he will ensure that it is given favourable consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9571/01]
The sports capital programme for 2001 was advertised in mid-December 2000 with a closing date of 9 February 2001 for the receipt of completed applications. In excess of 1,450 applications were received, including one from the organisation in question. All applications will be 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 for the programme as soon as possible after the assessment process has been completed.
403 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if an application for lottery funding has been received from a group (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will endeavour to maximise grant aid for this worthwhile project. [9686/01]
The sports capital programme for 2001 was advertised in mid-December 2000 with a closing date of 9 February 2001 for the receipt of completed applications. In excess of 1,450 applications were received, including one from the organisation in question. All applications will be 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 for the programme as soon as possible after the assessment process has been completed.
404 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has received an application from a club (details supplied) in County Limerick for lottery funding; and if he will give consideration to its application. [9708/01]
The sports capital programme for 2001 was advertised in mid-December 2000 with a closing date of 9 February 2001 for the receipt of completed applications. In excess of 1,450 applications were received, including one from the organisation in question. All applications will be 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 for the programme as soon as possible after the assessment process has been completed.
405 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the total amount paid out under the sports capital programme for the year 2000; and the total amount of funding to projects in County Limerick. [9709/01]
Under the sports capital programme for 2000, I allocated a total of £35,831,700 in grants, of which £753,000 was allocated to organisations in County Limerick.
