Sports Capital Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2005

Tuesday, 25 October 2005

Questions (294)

Mary Upton

Question:

362 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the grant of €100,000 which was provisionally allocated under the 2004 sports capital programme to Dublin City Council towards the provision of a skateboarding park in Bushy Park is still available for that purpose, given that the skateboarding park has yet to be built; the provisional allocation which this is dependent upon; if he has satisfied himself that the sustainability, viability and running costs, including insurance, of the facility have been adequately examined in line with sports capital programme requirements; if that examination has been concluded; and the conclusion of that examination. [30768/05]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Mr. O’Donoghue)

A grant of €100,000 was provisionally allocated to Dublin City Council under my Department's 2004 sports capital programme to assist in the provision of a skateboarding facility in Bushy Park.

The provisional allocation was made following a detailed assessment of the council's application in accordance with the various criteria set out in the guidelines, terms and conditions of the programme.

Following contact between the council and my Department, this provisional grant remains available to the council. Grant payments can only be made by the Department as construction work proceeds and the other payment requirements are fully met by the grantee.

The day-to-day management of this facility once completed, including all running costs and the provision of insurance, will be a matter for Dublin City Council.