Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne for the work they have done. It is great to see €250 million in this capital grant. I remember the first time my local club got its first sports capital grant back in the late 1980s. We got £20,000 and we were absolutely delighted. That £20,000 made a difference in the area. This is happening in every town and village around the country. It is very welcome.

There are a lot of clubs in my constituency of Sligo, Leitrim, north Roscommon and south Donegal that are anxiously waiting for this news next week. I hope and believe it will be good news. Under the LSSIF, my local club, Sligo Rovers, is very anxious to get funding as well. The Carrick regional sports campus is also looking for a lesser allocation. Hopefully this will be good news. I thank the Minister and the Minister of State for their great work for ensuring we got extra funding to be able to satisfy all the clubs that will apply.

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