Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021
335. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a full list of the funding streams available for community sports initiatives will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12585/21]
View answerSport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, including the allocation of funding under its various programmes. Sport Ireland channels its funding through the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport.
I am arranging for Sport Ireland to provide the Deputy with details of the funding streams available for community sports initiatives. Please contact my office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
In relation to capital supports, my Department's Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Any organisation that has not already registered with the Department and wishes to apply for funding must first register on www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie . The most recent round of the programme closed on March 1st last and received 3,106 applications.
