377 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to reintroduce the sports capital grant programme at the earliest possible date. [7819/10]

While no decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the Programme, €48 million has been provided in my Department's Vote in the 2010 Estimates to cover payments to be made from the C1 subhead, out of which grants are paid for the provision of sports and recreation facilities in respect of previously awarded grants.