Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 February 2022
22. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the Government is fully committed to the redevelopment of a stadium (details supplied); and, if so, the commitment that will be given for large-scale capital grant funding to be put in place for the redevelopment of the stadium in 2022. [10405/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDublin City Council's proposal for the development of Dalymount Park was among the successful projects to be awarded funding under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). A grant of €918,750 was awarded under Stream 1 of the LSSIF towards the cost of bringing the project to tender stage and a formal grant agreement has been signed by Dublin City Council and my Department.
Design work is progressing and my Department made its first payment in respect of this grant towards the end of last year.
Advancing the project to construction stage is a matter for Dublin City Council in the first instance. For my part, I remain committed to providing the necessary support to ensure all of our sport infrastructure is fit for purpose. The recent announcement of a record €150 million package of investment under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme shows the high priority which the Government has placed on sport investment. In relation to possible grant assistance for the construction of Dalymount Park, my Department is currently finalising a review of all projects in receipt of LSSIF funding. Once that review is complete the scope for awarding any additional grants, adjusting the level of existing grants and the timing of any new call for proposals will be considered. Any future application for funding towards construction work at Dalymount will be considered on its own merits in line with the assessment criteria of any new call for proposals.
