Sports Capital Programme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Questions (710)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

710. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a primary school can apply for a Sports Capital Grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36559/15]

Written answers

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

I recently announced allocations under the 2015 round of the Sports Capital Programme.  No decision has been made on the timing of any future rounds of the Programme.  Any future rounds of the Programme will be advertised in the national press.

Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport and local authorities.  Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs.

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.