271. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm that a credit union is acceptable as a financial institution when showing evidence of own-funding in making an application under the sports capital grant system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38448/15]

Statements from Credit Unions are acceptable as evidence of own funding under the Sports Capital Programme provided they meet the requirements of the programme as set out in the guide to making an application. Information on the Programme is available at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie.