352. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department provides financial supports or schemes which private businesses developing a sports facility including padel courts can avail of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54302/26]

The Community Sport Facilities Fund is the primary means of providing Government funding to sport and community organisations at local, regional and national levels throughout the country. The fund aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and assists the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.

Grants are available to voluntary, not-for profit sports clubs, community groups, NGBs, and local authorities. Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs or organisations. Private businesses are not eligible to apply.