Sports Capital Programme Applications

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Questions (1395, 1408)

Finian McGrath

Question:

1395. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding financial support in respect of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [17349/13]

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1408. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide financial support to a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5; when funding will be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17690/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Michael Ring)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1395 and 1408 together.

The allocations under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme were announced last December. No application was received from the club referred to by the Deputy.

It may be possible for the club to raise funds via the ‘Tax Relief for Donations to Certain Sports Bodies’ scheme (section 847A of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997). This is a Revenue operated scheme which offers tax benefits to individuals or companies who make donations to the club. Further details on this scheme and how it operates can be found on the Revenue Commissioners website. No decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the Sports Capital Programme.