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Sports Capital Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Questions (301, 302, 303)

Martin Ferris

Question:

301 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the grant application by An Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion, which was submitted more than two years ago, will be assessed; and when they will get a reply. [8742/04]

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A capital grant of €825,000 was allocated by my Department to this project in December 2001, to assist with the development of phase 1 of the project, which involves the construction of an auditorium with associated administration and backstage facilities. My officials have been in regular contact with the promoters of this project and €675,000 was paid to the promoters in December 2003. The balance will be paid on submission by the promoters of the appropriate documentation. In addition, I announced yesterday that a grant of up to €709,803 has been allocated to this project under the EU co-financed tourism product development scheme, operated by Fáilte Ireland.

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

302 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will approve a grant for a club (details supplied) in County Kerry from the national lottery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8743/04]

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The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis.

The 2004 sports capital programme was advertised in the national newspapers on 30 November and 1 December 2003. The closing date for receipt of applications was 16 January 2004. A total of 1,304 applications were received before the closing date, including one from the organisation in question. All applications are being evaluated against the programme's assessment criteria, which are outlined in the guidelines, terms and conditions of the programme. I intend to announce the grant allocations for the programme as soon as possible after the assessment process has been completed.

Charlie O'Connor

Question:

303 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the contacts he has had with the institute of technology in Tallaght regarding the need for the development of sports facilities at this institution; if his attention has been drawn to the anxiety of the college’s student union to see progress in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8744/04]

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The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis.

The 2004 sports capital programme was advertised in the national newspapers on 30 November and 1 December 2003. The closing date for receipt of applications was 16 January 2004. A total of 1,304 applications were received before the closing date, including one from the organisation in question. All applications are being evaluated against the programme's assessment criteria, which are outlined in the guidelines, terms and conditions of the programme. I intend to announce the grant allocations for the programme as soon as possible after the assessment process has been completed.

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