217 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to offer a programme of enhanced grant aid for the provision of local and community based indoor sporting and recreational facilities to meet the increasing requirements of youth (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48098/09]

No decision has been made on the timing of future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme. Any future programme will be guided by the outcome of the National Sports Facilities Strategy which is nearing completion.