Swimming Pool Programme Funding

Friday, 16 September 2016

Questions (1797)

Paul Murphy

Question:

1797. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the allocation of funding to South Dublin County Council to allow for repair works to be carried out on the swimming pool of Tallaght Leisure Centre in order to allow the full 25 metre pool be used; his views on the regular repair works that have been required; if he will review the widespread practice of local authorities outsourcing management and repair of pools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25449/16]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Patrick O'Donovan)

My Department provided funding of €3.8m towards the original construction cost of the swimming pool in question. A further grant of €136,800 was provided in 2011 under the Energy Upgrade and Enhanced Disabled Access initiative and €6,826 was allocated under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme towards athletic equipment.

My Department has not provided funding for any repair work and does not operate a scheme for such expenditure. The management and maintenance of Local Authority swimming pools are matters for the relevant local authority within the policy framework set out by the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.

Question No. 1798 answered with Question No. 1734.