Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There are a number of things we have done to address that. We have increased the amount of funding available for equipment-only applications from €25,000 to €50,000. If an applicant does not own a facility, an application can still be made under that heading, which will be very useful for many people. It is also useful for certain minority sports such as rowing. A lot of rowing clubs do not own property but use rivers and lakes. Whereas they might have been precluded by not having facilities, the opportunity to apply for equipment only where they have the use of a natural amenity is positive. The cap has increased to €50,000, which is a help.