Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
547. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for a sports capital grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42655/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on 24 February, and I can confirm that a relevant application has been submitted. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received. 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.
