Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am always pleased with the sports capital programme because it is so significant for community sporting clubs across the country. I refer to a prior question from Deputy Gould answered by the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, about sustaining participation in sport. The sports capital programme forms a critical part of that process. While I appreciate that €200 million for the sports capital programme is unlikely and that €40 million is quite generous, I am interested to see if there will be a move in the near future to try to accommodate as many clubs as possible. The Minister of State has mentioned that criteria will be made available. What sort of recognition might be given for future sports capital and equipment grant programmes for those clubs which have submitted successful applications?

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