530. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding for a club (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6654/15]

The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of current expenditure grant funding for sporting organisations.

As this question relates to current expenditure grant funding, I have referred it to the Irish Sports Council for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within ten days.