Seán Crowe
Question:465 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the stage of construction the Shamrock Rovers stadium is at in Tallaght; and when its completion is expected. [11354/04]
View answerTuesday, 27 April 2004
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The sports capital programme, administered by my Department, provides funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country towards the provision of sport and recreational facilities. Responsibility for the delivery of the project rests with the grantee in each case.
A total of 95% of the grants to the value of €2.57 million which have been allocated by the Department has been paid in respect of the following works which have been completed on the project: main stand completed to roof level, that is, roof still be added; function room, bar, shops and so forth, also to roof level; pitch, including drainage, completed; blockwork completed on dressing rooms, kit rooms, other ancillary rooms. The moneys paid out by the Department towards the project have been secured through the execution of a deed of trust between the Department and the grantee.
The remaining 5% is retained in accordance with standard practice pending the receipt of certification of completion of the defects liability period of the project. It is a matter for the club to arrange for the completion of the project. In response to requests from my Department, the club has recently provided information outlining its intentions for the completion of the project.