Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2017
333. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding remedial works that need to be undertaken at swimming pools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44866/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) provides grant aid to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. General remedial works in swimming pools are a matter for the relevant local authority in the first instance. My Department has not received any correspondence from South Dublin County Council regarding the pools referred to by the Deputy.
There are four swimming pool projects in the current LASPP and the priority in 2018 will be on progressing these projects.
In relation to the future funding of swimming pools, my Department is currently finalising a review of national sports policy. This includes a specific focus on how Government should fund sports facilities including swimming pools in the years ahead. It is expected that the new sports policy will be published before the end of the year.
