Jerry Cowley
Ceist:861 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding funding for the Erris swimming pool project, Belmullet, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15461/02]
Written Answers. - Swimming Pool Projects.
Under the local authority swimming pool programme 2000-2002, which is admin istered by my Department, support is available towards the cost of swimming pools, toddler pools, sauna and steam rooms. Grant aid is allocated only when tenders have been received for the project and will be capped at the time of allocation. The closing date for submissions under this programme was 31 July 2000. No application was received under the current programme in respect of the project to which the Deputy refers. Local authorities will be advised when a new swimming pool programme is initiated and it may be open to the project in question to apply for funding at that time.