Sports Funding

Thursday, 27 November 2014

Questions (221)

Finian McGrath

Question:

221. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding non-capital grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45733/14]

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Written answers

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

There is no grant funding available from the Department for current expenditure by sports clubs. However, the purchase of sports equipment is funded under the Sports Capital Programme. There will be a further round of the Sports Capital Programme in 2015.