Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013
885. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5391/13]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below. Following the recent announcement of allocations under the Sports Capital Programme, there is currently no scheme open for applications from sports organisations.
|
Organisation |
What is the programme for |
Opening/Closing date |
Min/Max funding that can be applied for |
|
Annual Grant to Community Rescue Boats Ireland |
To assist with the operating costs of the organisation as a declared resource of the Irish Coast Guard. |
Grant provided usually yearly – no specific opening/closing date |
Funding is based on the budget provided by the Coast Guard each year, and is allocated evenly across all units. €86,400- total of grants paid in 2012 |
|
Annual Grant to Mountain Rescue Teams |
To assist with the operating costs and to fund research of the organisation as a declared resource of the Irish Coast Guard. |
Grant provided usually yearly – no specific opening/closing date |
Funding is based on the budget provided by the Coast Guard each year, and is allocated evenly across all units. €187,854 - total grants paid in 2012 |
