Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015
592. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has been asked for details of the financial support pledged at national level for the Páirc Uí Chaoimh redevelopment in Cork; the nature of the details that have been requested; his understanding of the nature of the review at the European Union; the expected timeframe for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39316/15]
View answerExchequer funding of €30 million in support of the Cork GAA Páirc Uí Chaoimh Redevelopment was agreed by the Government and announced as part of a package of stimulus measures in May 2014.
The European Commission has informed the Department that a notification to the Commission for State Aid clearance is required in respect of grant aid for the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
This notification will take the form of Annexe I to Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 as amended, together with supplementary material specifically requested by the Commission. This supplementary material will cover matters outlined in the General Block Exemption Regulation (Reg 651/2014) including the nature and scope of the project, the amount of aid and its percentage of the overall costs. Other information sought includes the planned operation and use of the stadium, attendance figures, participation figures etc.
I can assure the Deputy that the Department is working very closely with Cork GAA to ensure that this material is compiled and the notification submitted to the Commission, as quickly as possible.
