Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 October 2017
32. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation provided for the 2017 sports capital programme grants; the number of applications that have been received for 2017; the number of these applications that have been successful; and the average grant award. [42154/17]
View answerThe 2017 round of the programme was open for applications from 23 January until 24 February 2017. 2,320 applications were received during that time seeking a total of €155 million. This is the highest number of applications ever submitted under the programme and is testament to the continued relevance of the programme to sports and community groups.
It was initially planned to allocate a total of €30 million under this round meaning that many worthwhile projects could not be funded. In view of the level of demand however, I am pleased that extra resources have been secured as part of the recent budget discussions which will allow an increased level of allocation. Officials in my Department are finalising the assessment of all of the 2,320 applications received and I expect to be in a position to announce full details of allocations in the coming weeks.
