Sports Capital Programme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2015

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Questions (312)

Finian McGrath

Question:

312. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support a local community club (details supplied); the position regarding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5442/15]

Written answers

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

Under the Sports Capital Programme funding is available for projects that are sporting in nature.  In making an application, any organisation would need to make clear the sporting content of their proposed project.  While some SCP applications from scout troops have been successful in receiving funding, other applications from scout troops have been considered to have little or no sporting content.   

No decision has been made on the timing of any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme.  Any future rounds of the Programme will be advertised in the national press.

Any interested group should register now on www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie as this will be the only way to apply under any future rounds of the Programme.