760. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the sports capital programme allocations are likely to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35503/24]

The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting new and upgraded sports facilities and equipment across the country.  The 2023 round of the programme attracted a record number of applications and in May I was delighted to announce grants of €26 million for equipment-only projects.

Assessment of applications for capital projects are now at an advanced stage and I expect to announce allocations in the coming weeks.