Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010
516 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will grant funding to sporting bodies for the provision or improvement of sporting facilities in 2010; if so, when applications for funding will be invited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12392/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department, and part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country.
While no decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the Programme, €48 million has been provided in my Department's Vote in the 2010 Estimates to cover payments to be made from the C1 subhead, out of which grants are paid for the provision of sports and recreation facilities in respect of previously awarded grants.
