Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 November 2018
258. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the proposed large-scale sport infrastructure fund that is being established for larger sports projects; the application process for same; when the scheme will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47281/18]
View answerThe National Development Plan (NDP) and the National Sports Policy contain a commitment to establish a new “Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund” (LSSIF) with at least €100 million available over the coming years.
It is intended that the Fund will be for larger projects where the proposed Government contribution exceeds the amount currently available for individual projects under the Sports Capital Programme. The fund will initially focus on the National Governing Bodies of Sport and Local Authorities who will be invited to apply for funding. The detailed terms and conditions of the new scheme are currently being finalised in my Department and an announcement in relation to when applications will be accepted will be made shortly.
