Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2014
508. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will launch a new local authority swimming pool programme; when he will announce details of same; the bodies that will be in a position to apply for such funding; the format the programme is expected to take; if there will be an opportunity for towns such as Carrickmacross, County Monaghan to apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10430/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme was closed to new applicants on 31 July 2000.
Since 2000, 58 projects have or are being dealt with under the Programme, of which 49 have been completed and the other 9 projects are at various stages of the Programme.
No decision has been taken on any new round of the Programme. If the Programme re-opens it would be open to each Local Authority, including Monaghan County Council on behalf of Carrickmacross, to submit an application under the terms that would apply at that time.
