Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020
790. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if support is available to voluntary community sporting organisations to assist them in the purchase of hand sanitiser and protective equipment and for the sanitising of facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13294/20]
View answerThe Government is aware of the challenges currently faced by community and voluntary organisations and is committed to working closely with the sector in managing through these.
Community sporting organisations are funded from a range of different sources across different Government Departments and agencies.
My Department's Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) provides small capital grants to community groups. These grants typically fund improvements to facilities or the purchase of new equipment. The 2020 Programme was launched recently and community sporting organisations are eligible to apply. The CEP is administered by the Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in each Local Authority area.
The Department gives flexibility to LCDCs to tailor the programme in each Local Authority area, so that it meets local priorities. It is recommended that applicants contact the LCDC in their area for further details.
