Sports Capital Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Questions (1531, 1564)

Alan Kelly

Question:

1531. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new round of sports capital grants will be open for applications; and the amount that will be in the scheme in total. [41190/16]

Noel Rock

Question:

1564. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will be launching the application process for the sports capital grants for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41602/16]

Written answers

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

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1531 and 1564 together.

The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the Government's primary vehicle to support the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment.  On 21 December last, Minister Ross and I announced that €30m is being made available under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme to develop sports infrastructure around the country.

Applications will be accepted on my Department's dedicated online applications site www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie from the 23 January 2017 to the 24 February, 2017. The guide to making an application is also available on www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie.