Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013
590. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money available in 2013 for allocation through the Sports Athletic Tracks Initiative; the application procedure; the closing date for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29169/13]
View answerIn July 2012 four regional athletics facilities were allocated total funding of €1,658,400 under a special tracks initiative. These projects had all been the subject of applications under the 2012 round of the SCP and were prioritised by the Athletics Association of Ireland.
|
Club |
Amount |
Purpose |
|
Claremorris Athletic and Sport Club |
€400,000 |
The building of an outdoor 400m running track |
|
Nenagh Olympic Athletic Club |
€95,900 |
The laying of a warm-up track and the purchase of equipment |
|
Waterford City Council |
€425,000 |
The provision of a new 400m track at the Regional Sports Centre to replace the existing surface |
|
Athlone Institute of Technology/Athletics Ireland |
€737,500 |
A 200m international level indoor track |
A further initiative is not planned for 2013.
