Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The disadvantaged clubs that applied got funding. Every valid application under the local scheme in Dublin got funding. Not only did they get funding but they got 100% of what they sought and what was valid. Other counties would kill for that sort of a regime. In my county, we had 37% of the amount sought available and we distributed it proportionately based on the points system.

However, Dublin had 100% available to it.

It is up to clubs to apply for the scheme. That aspect has to be improved as part of the overall network and system of planning. As I said earlier, local authorities and other Departments need to become more involved in providing facilities. It should not only be a matter for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport because sport, physical activity, recreation and participation have far broader consequences for all of our communities. Within sports policy I am keen to emphasise that requirement and I believe it would be progressive.