Seán Sherlock
Ceist:1036. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the next round of sports capital allocations will be opened. [6576/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2020
1036. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the next round of sports capital allocations will be opened. [6576/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Sports Capital Programme is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country.
The most recent (2018) round of the Sports Capital Programme attracted a record 2,337 applications. Allocations were announced in January, May and November of last year with a total of over €56 million awarded to 1,648 different projects.
All unsuccessful applicants were given the opportunity to appeal the Department’s decision. In relation to the capital grants announced in November, a total of 122 appeals were submitted by the December deadline. The review of these appeals was completed last month with 6 new allocations approved.
Now that the appeals process is finalised, a full review of the 2018 round of the SCP is being undertaken. A decision on the timing of the next round of the programme will be taken when this is complete.