Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2021
405. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address a matter regarding an application by a club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22189/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) 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 2020 round of the SCEP closed for applications on Monday 1st March. By the closing date, 3,106 applications were submitted seeking over €200m in funding. This is the highest number of applications ever received.
The scoring system and assessment procedures for the 2020 round have been finalised and all applications, including the application referred to by the Deputy, are being assessed in accordance with these. Given the large number of applications received, this assessment process is likely to take a number of months to complete. As soon as this process is complete all applicants will be informed of the outcome of the assessment of their application.
