Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017
775. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding or grants available for a GAA club (details supplied) for the development of a clubhouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11455/17]
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. While I understand the club referred to by the Deputy did not make an application under the 2017 round of the Programme, my Department is currently engaged with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to secure funding to undertake annual rounds of the Sports Capital Programme in the future. 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.
