Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2197. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of invalid applications under the 2018 Sports Capital Programme that are being reviewed by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33424/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme attracted a record 2,320 applications. In November and December last, Minister Ross and I announced allocations to a record 1,800 projects under the 2017 round. Details of all applications and allocations under the 2017 round are available on my Department's website. A review of the 2017 round of the programme has now been finalised and published on my Department's website, www.dttas.ie. This review highlights aspects of the 2017 round of the SCP that worked well but also suggests some further improvements which are being considered prior to the next round of the programme opening for applications. Some of these changes require amendments to the Department's online application system and work in this regard has now commenced. It is proposed that all applicants who were invalid, or partially invalid, under the 2017 round of the programme will be allowed to correct their applications for the 2018 round without the need to submit a completely new application.
I have received sanction from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for a new round and I expect to make an announcement in relation to the timing of the next round and the amount available shortly. All clubs and organisations registered on the Department's online application system will be notified at that time.
