Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The development of local sports and recreational facilities has both immediate and long-lasting effects on communities. It is encouraging people of all ages to get physically active while simultaneously increasing the membership of local sporting clubs. It would be useful to know if any communication has taken place with applicants on the sports capital and equipment programme since they submitted their applications. It may be useful to consider sending an update on the information outlined by the Minister of State earlier to keep them informed on the progress with the processing of applications and to provide clarity to them on this matter. Many clubs and sporting organisations are under incredible pressure financially as they maximise their efforts to provide outdoor facilities. Keeping applicants informed will certainly go a long way and I ask the Minister of State to consider this important step.

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