Vol. 537 No. 2
361 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has received an application for lottery funding to carry out major refurbishment works, from an organisation (details supplied); and if he can ensure that this application is considered favourably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15570/01]
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 are currently 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 for the programme as soon as possible after the assessment process has been completed.
362 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation when a decision on the Waterford Regional Sports Centre application under the 2001 sports capital programme will be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15625/01]
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 are currently 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 for the programme as soon as possible after the assessment process has been completed.
