Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2023
102. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she can provide funding towards the running costs of a community gym in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55719/23]
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. Over 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998 bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. The Programme for Government commits to continuing the SCEP and to prioritising investment in disadvantaged areas.
I am advised that the community gym referred to by the Deputy previously received €200,000 in funding under the SCEP but has not applied for funding under the 2020 or 2023 rounds of the programme.
