Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2004
178 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress to date on the proposed swimming pool for Thurles; if the necessary resources have been committed to this worthwhile project; when the project will be sanctioned and will go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32089/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThurles Town Council applied for grant aid under the local authority swimming pool programme for the provision of a replacement swimming pool in Thurles. Its proposal is one of a number of projects that are under consideration in my Department at contract document stage of the programme.
Projects are considered on a case-by-case basis and consideration is given to such issues as to whether the area is classified as disadvantaged, the number and geographical spread of projects within and between counties, the viability of the project, particularly in relation to operational and maintenance issues, overall funding package for the project, technical details and the Department's annual Estimates provision for the programme.
