Emmet Stagg
Question:274 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the approval of contract documents for the replacement of a swimming pool (details supplied) in County Kildare. [29290/04]
View answerWednesday, 17 November 2004
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In the context of its application for grant aid under the local authority swimming pool programme, Kildare County Council has submitted contract documents for both the replacement swimming pool in Naas and the refurbishment of the swimming pool in Athy. These documents are under consideration in my Department. These projects are two of 33 swimming pool projects yet to be completed under the programme. A total of 22 projects have been completed or are currently under construction.
Under the local authority swimming pool programme, projects are considered on a case-by-case basis and consideration is given to such issues as to the number and geographical spread of projects within and between counties, whether the area is classified as disadvantaged, the viability of the project, particularly in respect of operational and maintenance issues, overall funding package for the project and technical details. The Department's annual estimates provision for the programme also has a significant influence on the flow of projects through the approval process.