Sports capital and village renewal
Deputy Breathnach asks when the sports capital grants and village renewal programme will be issued under the programme for Government. The Tánaiste says the capital initiative is being prioritised and announcements will be made before year end.
In the programme for Government, there is a commitment to both urban and rural regeneration and rejuvenation. Could the Tánaiste tell us specifically when the sports capital grant for this year will be issued? When will the village renewal programme be announced? It is normally announced at this time of year. I am led to believe it has been postponed until October. Perhaps Deputy McLoughlin knows the answer.
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It is in the programme for Government.
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Under the programme for Government, this has been a very important capital initiative to help local communities to develop sports services. That is being prioritised again this year. The Minister, Deputy Shane Ross, and the Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, will be making announcements before the of the year in regard to it.