Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2018
352. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he met with and or had telephone conversations with persons from a college (details supplied) in respect of a sports capital grant application in 2017 and 2018; the topics discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18597/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraWith regard to the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP), I received numerous contacts from applicants and potential applicants in relation to their proposed projects. Many of these contacts were from applicants from within my constituency, including the organisation referred to by the Deputy. I also received numerous countrywide representations from Government and opposition deputies and as a result, met with a large number of applicants in response to their request for information about the SCP process. While many of these applicants received a grant offer, a number of the applicants who were in contact with me were ultimately deemed invalid.
As I have stated previously, I had no role in relation to the assessment of any individual application or appeal. A review of the 2017 SCP has now been published on my Department's website which contains full information on the assessment and appeal process including how allocation amounts were ultimately decided.
