Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013
690. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding options available for a sports group (details supplied) in County Meath; the date on which the next round of sports capital grant funding will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2727/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe allocations under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme were announced last December. The 2012 Sports Capital Programme is now closed. No decision has been made on the timing of any future rounds of the Programme.
It may be possible for the club to raise funds via the ‘Tax Relief for Donations to Certain Sports Bodies’ scheme (section 847A of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997). This is a Revenue operated scheme which offers tax benefits to individuals or companies who make donations to the club. Further details on this scheme and how it operates can be found on the Revenue Commissioners website.
