Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2017
244. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a sports capital application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41039/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on 24 February and I can confirm that an application has been submitted on behalf of the school. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received. The total amount currently available to allocate under this round is €30 million. Accordingly, the allocation of grants will be particularly challenging.
All of the 2,320 applications received are currently being assessed by officials in my Department. I expect to be in a position to make an announcement regarding allocations in the coming weeks.
