Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In response to Deputy Carey's question, we are trying to maximise the amount with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. We expect it to be significantly up on the amount allocated, but I will not announce the outcome of that until we announce the grants. We have had positive discussions and that will be finalised. Regarding the date, as Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan said, we extended the submission window because of the Covid pandemic. As Deputy Naughten mentioned, it was originally opened in November. We extended it to March last year to allow clubs to submit their applications in a detailed way in order that they could get all the documentation together. Because we have received a record number of applications, we have also allowed for a second-chance submissions. Up to 20% or 30% of applications are invalid.

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