Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
318. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will provide the timeline for the roll-out of the €35 million in funding set aside in Budget 2023 to help sports clubs cope with the rising cost of energy this winter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51310/22]
View answerAs part of Budget 2023, €35 million is being made available to help alleviate the impact of increased energy costs for sports clubs and organisations with a view to ensuring that everyone can continue to enjoy the benefits of sport and physical activity over the winter months.
Officials in my Department are working with Sport Ireland on the development of an appropriate scheme or framework for the operation of this subsidy to ensure that the funding is directed to where it is most needed as expeditiously as possible, whilst having due regard to public financial procedures and guidelines. Full details of the operation of the subsidy will be made available once finalised.
