Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I commend the Minister and, in particular, the Minister of State on their work on sport.

I acknowledge the positive outcome to the equipment-only grants, from which many clubs in Clare and across the country benefited. Last November, I asked the Minister of State about this subject. I am aware of the request for €200 million. At that point he was not in the position to outline what would be the net request of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I ask him to confirm what that net request is. There is a great sense of anticipation among clubs waiting for an outcome to this process. When is he likely to make that announcement? I commend him on his work in this area.

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