Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2018
553. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will support the redevelopment of a stadium (details supplied) from the capital fund of €50 million for stadiums in view of the fact that an organisation has large extensive redevelopment plans to upgrade the stadium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4485/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing the conclusion of Budget 2018 discussions, my Department is committed to establishing a new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Scheme with funding available from 2019 onwards. The new scheme will be for larger sports projects where the proposed Government contribution exceeds the amount available under the Sports Capital Programme. The terms and conditions of the new scheme are still to be finalised but all projects will be subject to the Public Spending Code and State Aid Requirements prior to any funding commitments. Full details of the new scheme are expected to be published later this year. Prior to these details being finalised and relevant organisations having the opportunity to apply for funding, it is not possible to say which projects will be supported.
