Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2016
168. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to reviewing the system of sport grants with a view to making it easier for sports clubs to draw down grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31108/16]
View answerMy officials and I are mindful of possible opportunities to improve the operation of the Sports Capital Programme. In this regard, a new web portal has been introduced to streamline all aspects of the programme from registration, to application to grant drawdown.
As was confirmed in the 2017 Estimates Statement, a new round of the Sports Capital Programme will be open for applications in January with the announcement of allocations expected later in 2017. The new Programme will include further modifications to the on-line application system to make the whole process even more user-friendly. I expect to announce more details in regard to the new round shortly.
