Swimming Pool Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 November 2013

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Questions (223)

Micheál Martin

Question:

223. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding for an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 7 to upgrade the swimming pool on its premises; the body responsible for providing this funding for the pool; the date on which this funding will be released; the date on which building works are due to commence on the swimming pool upgrade; if he appreciates the need for this swimming pool for the community in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49697/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

In 2010 a grant of €648,000 was allocated towards the much needed refurbishment of the De Paul Swimming Pool, St. Vincent`s Centre, Navan Road, Dublin 7. Earlier this year this grant was increased to €1.261m.

The Department is awaiting the completion of legalities before approval can be given for this project to proceed. The grantee and their solicitors are fully aware of those legal requirements. The Department is not in a position to progress the matter any further in advance of the completion of those legalities.