Newtown football club grant appeal
Deputy Whitmore asks about a grant appeal for Newtown football club after Blessington's appeal was successful, saying the issue was minor and the club has had a difficult period. The Taoiseach says he is aware of the appeal, welcomes the resolution for Blessington and will work with her on Newtown's case.
Last week, the Minister for Health announced that Blessington football club was successful in its sports capital grant appeal and was to receive its €130,000. Another club in our constituency, Newtown football club, was also turned down for a grant in the first round but it has appealed the decision. It was very much about a minor administrative issue. It is unfortunate that the matter was not resolved at the time, because we all know that Newtown has been through a very difficult period. I hope the club’s appeal is successful. It has written to us about this. Is the Taoiseach aware of the status of the appeal and when the club will finally find out whether it is successful?
Comment on this
It is an all-Wicklow shootout. I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I am pleased the issue was resolved for Blessington. I am aware of the issue related to Newtown football club and I will work with the Deputy on the matter. I am aware that the club’s appeal is being considered and I will link with her on it.