Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
1367. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received under the sports capital programme by local authority area, in tabular form; the level of engagement experienced by his Department at the public workshops on the application process prior to the closing date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20256/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraA total of 2,320 applications were received under the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme and these are currently being assessed by officials in my Department. The full list of all applications on a county basis is available on my Department's website at http://www.dttas.ie/sport/english/sports-capital-programme.
In order to assist clubs and groups with the application process, a series of seven regional workshops were organised. These workshops allowed potential applicants to get clarification on any issue relating to the application process. My officials estimate that over 1,500 attended and the feedback from the events was very positive. My Department also produced comprehensive written and video guides to assist applicants which were available on my Department's website.
