Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017
774. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, other than the sports capital grant, there are grants available to a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11450/17]
View answerThe Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment. The 2017 round of the Programme closed for applications on 24 February and I understand that the organisation referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application for funding. In addition, it may be possible for the organisation referred to by the Deputy to raise funds via the 'Tax Relief for Donations to Certain Sports Bodies' scheme (section 847A of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997). This is a Revenue Commissioners operated scheme which offers tax benefits to individuals or companies who make donations to sports clubs. Further details on this scheme and how it operates can be found on the Revenue website at www.revenue.ie.
Furthermore, Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding to sports bodies. It does not provide direct funding for clubs or individuals but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body of Sport, in this case, Athletics Ireland. Accordingly, the Club may also wish to contact Athletics Ireland to see if they can assist in any way.
