Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
567. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there are any circumstances under which a sports club without ownership of land can access grants; and if she will outline these circumstances [40817/22]
View answerThe 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. Full details of the Programme, including a copy of the latest "Guide to Making an Application" (which sets out the terms and conditions of the scheme), are available at the following link: - www.gov.ie/en/service/d13385-sports-capital-programme/#introduction
It should be noted that applications can be submitted by any sports club for sports equipment even in cases where they do not own land. In addition, clubs who do not own land or have a registered lease can apply for capital funding of up to €50,000 provided the owner of the land confirms that he/she has no intention of taking the facility from the club for a minimum of 5 years.
Any local authority can also apply for funding under the SCEP and these applications can relate to improvements to facilities which are used by various sports clubs.
In relation to future rounds of the SCEP, my Department is now undertaking a full review of all aspects of the 2020 round of the SCEP and any recommendations arising will be reflected in the terms and conditions of the next round. The precise timing of this next round will be announced once this review is complete and the full terms and conditions will be published well in advance of the deadline for submissions.
