Sports Capital Programme Administration

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Questions (890)

Michael McGrath

Question:

890. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the commitment to provide funding of €30 million towards the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh in County Cork; if his Department is in ongoing contact with the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association, in regard to the detail of the project; the funding commitment that remains in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14953/15]

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Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

A €30m grant for the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh was announced last year by the Government as one of a series of projects being funded from a stimulus package. Cork GAA has been advised by my Department that the usual terms and conditions of the Sports Capital Programme apply to this funding together with the requirements of the Public Spending Code. My officials are in regular communications with Cork GAA to assist in progressing this project.