Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

A draft national sports facilities strategy 2010-2015 has been completed within my Department and circulated to a number of Departments and other relevant bodies for observations prior to finalisation. The draft strategy is now being amended to take account of the comments received and will then be submitted to the Government for approval and publication.

The aim of the five-year strategy is to provide high-level policy direction for future investment and grant assistance at national, regional and local level and to ensure a joined-up approach across the various agencies and Departments involved in supporting the provision of sport and recreational facilities. The strategy also identifies the wider economic, health and social case for continued investment in sports facilities. It aims to prioritise areas for future investment and to ensure continued impact in the relevant areas.

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