Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2013
739. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the special €1 million sports capital fund announced recently for boxing clubs; the criteria that will be used for allocating this funding to clubs around the country; when he expects this fund to be drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22525/13]
View answerIn 2009 and 2010 my Department provided total funding of €1m to the Irish Amateur Boxing Association to bulk buy equipment for distribution amongst their member clubs.
In addition to this there was an allocation of €1.25m made to the IABA in 2011 to allow local boxing clubs throughout the country to improve their premises with special emphasis on clubs developing facilities for female boxers. The maximum amount allocated to each of the boxing clubs was €25,000. This scheme was funded by my Department and administered by the IABA. Under this initiative 51 boxing clubs were in a position to improve their facilities.
I recently announced an additional provision of €1m for the extension of the above scheme. Meetings have been held with the IABA to discuss the terms and conditions attaching to this allocation and they are being finalised at present. I would expect that most of this allocation would be drawn down in 2013 and the balance in 2014.
