Sports Capital Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Questions (869)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

869. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if sports capital funding will be made available for 2016; if so, when this process will open up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26460/16]

Written answers

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

The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the Government's primary vehicle to support the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment.  The most recent rounds of the programme were in 2012, 2014 and 2015.

  The aim of allocating Sports Capital Funding on an annual basis is specifically included in the Programme for Government.  As the Deputy will be aware, all Departments are currently engaged with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in the context of finalising the Budget for next year.  Once this Estimates process is finalised, I expect to make an announcement in relation to a new round of the Sports Capital Programme.