737 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the position regarding the sports capital programme; when it will be open for applications and the level of funding available for 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1127/11]

While no new call for applications for funding has been made since 2008 a provision of €33m has been provided in this year's estimates to cover the payment of grants previously allocated. Given the current budgetary situation no date has been set for the next round of the Programme.