Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2013
759. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has completed a review of the sports capital programme 2012; arising from this, the changes that he will bring into any future capital programme; when he expects to bring forward the next call for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22681/13]
View answerThe most recent round of the Sports Capital Programme was launched last March. This was the first round of the Programme since 2008. The deadline for applications was 11 May 2012 for paper based hard copy applications and 1 June for applications made online.
The Department received 2,170 applications for funding under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme, the highest number of applications ever received. The allocations were announced last December. There were 648 allocations totalling €31 million.
An internal review of the 2012 round of the Sports Capital Programme is currently underway. This review is examining all aspects of the operation of the 2012 round. My officials recently held a meeting with the Office of the Chief State Solicitor regarding legal aspects of the Programme. This, along with an ongoing IT project, will feed into the review. The outcome of the review will be taken into account in the design and operation of the next round of the Programme.
No decision has been taken on the timing of the next round. Any such decision will of course have to be taken in the context of the likely capital provision for the subhead in future years.
