Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Large sums of money remain buried under red tape, while groups wait in anticipation for funding to be released. An office of full-time accountants and lawyers would find it difficult to work its way through some of the red tape involved in this area. Money allocated to one particular club in 2007 has not yet been released, although I understand the Department is awaiting further documentation from Dublin City Council. What does the Minister of State propose to do to ensure money from previous rounds is released as soon as possible?

I must give credit where credit is due. Consecutive sports capital programmes have been a lifeline for many clubs and organisations. Many clubs in my community have benefited from sports capital funding and are awaiting decisions on current applications. The Minister of State has said a decision on allocations this year will be made soon. Will it be made prior to the summer recess and can he ensure any money not drawn down for whatever reason will be freed and used for other projects?

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