Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012
157 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding, if any, he has made available to the funding of outdoor gyms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32084/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraMinister of State for Tourism and Sport (Michael Ring TD): In July 2011, the Department invited local authorities to apply for sports capital funding for ‘shovel ready projects' with the following projects being of special priority:
MUGA — rubber based games areas to be used typically for 5-a-side soccer, basketball, tennis and volleyball;
Mini-pitches — artificial grass pitches suitable for sports such as 5 to 7-a-side soccer, GAA or rugby, tennis or volleyball;
Outdoor gym equipment.
A total of 111 separate allocations were made with a total value of €4.5m. Details on all of these allocations can be found on the Department's website www.dttas.ie.
