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‹ Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Sports capital allocations

Summary

Deputy Griffin seeks clarity on the timing of the sports capital programme's capital allocations after confusing online lists appeared. The Taoiseach says the main allocations are expected in the autumn and will ask the relevant Ministers to confirm it.

Will the Taoiseach provide an update on the sports capital programme to the House? I welcome the recent allocations for sports capital equipment. It is great news for many communities and for the volunteers in sports clubs around the country. There seems to be a bit of confusion, however. There was a list detailing amounts and club names circulating online yesterday. On closer inspection, it seems it was a list of the amounts sought rather than the proposed allocations. Will the Taoiseach provide clarity to the House as to when we can expect allocations under the capital side of the sports capital and equipment programme?

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Simon Harris The Taoiseach Fine Gael

People in Wicklow are very interested in the sports capital programme as well. I inquired about this myself only the other day. My understanding is that the sports capital funding allocations are likely to be made in the autumn, probably in September or October. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, to confirm that to the Deputy. As Deputy Griffin has said, we have made an announcement regarding sports equipment grants. The bigger scheme will follow in the autumn.

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