Swimming Pool Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Questions (1278)

Joanna Tuffy

Question:

1278. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for a public swimming pool for Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46626/13]

Written answers

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

The current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme was closed to new applicants on 31 July 2000.

 Under the current round of the Programme 58 applications were received, of which 49 projects have been completed and opened to the public, and 9 other projects are at various stages of development.  The priority now is to work with the relevant Local Authorities in completing the remaining 9 pool projects, which are included in the current round. 

No decision has been taken on the timing of a new round of the Programme. If the Programme re-opens it would be open to each Local Authority to submit an application under the terms that would apply at that time.

Question No. 1279 answered with Question No. 1259.