Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2022
154. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if information regarding the allocation of funds from the National Lottery is readily available to the public; the location in which the details of allocations to charitable organisations can be obtained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21681/22]
View answerFunding raised by the National Lottery plays a very important role in supporting a range of good causes at national, regional and community level.
My Department has no direct involvement in the allocation of National Lottery Good Causes funding. As set out in section 41 of the National Lottery Act, 2013 the National Lottery Regulator transfers moneys from the National Lottery Fund to the central Vote of the Exchequer which is allocated in such amounts as the Government may determine to sports and recreation; national culture and heritage; the Arts, health of the community; youth; welfare and amenities and the natural environment.
In noting that public access to information in respect of specific Good Causes Lottery grants, allocations is a matter for the Departments concerned, I also consider it important that there is a robust and transparent processes for such allocations and have commissioned an external review of the process for the allocation of lottery funding. This Review which is scheduled to conclude later this quarter will inter alia examine the current system to identify the principles which might underpin a new process of allocation, consult with lottery grant recipients and other key stakeholders and draw on international practice.
