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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Allocations made under SCEP to the organisation referred to by the Deputy were as follows:€35,000 under the 2005 SCEP round (provisional allocation subsequently...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 995 and 997 together. The first allocations under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) were announced in January 2020 with €86.4 million subsequently awarded to 33 different projects. On 6 December 2023, Minister Martin and I announced additional funding of €37.6 million to 27 existing LSSIF projects, bringing the total awarded to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The first allocations under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) were announced in January 2020 with €86.4 million subsequently awarded to 33 different projects. On 6 December 2023, Minister Martin and I announced additional funding of €37.6 million to 27 existing LSSIF projects, bringing the total awarded to date to LSSIF projects to €124 million. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (18 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the development of guidance and training programmes for sporting bodies. This remit also includes the measurement of sports participation and the allocation of funding to sporting organisations for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (18 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting new and upgraded sports facilities and equipment across the country. The 2023 round of the Programme attracted a record number of applications and in May, I was delighted to announce the first round of grants of €26 million for equipment-only projects. The assessment of funding...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (18 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: My Department has been providing funding for the Language Assistants Scheme in the Gaeltacht for over twenty years. The funding has increased incrementally over the years to ensure that all Gaeltacht schools involved in implementing the Department of Education's Gaeltacht Education Policy have access to a language assistant. As a result, 134 Gaeltacht schools (105 primary schools, 28...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Governing Bodies (18 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport in Ireland, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various funding programmes. As the issue raised is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply. I...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (24 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The application period for the 2024 Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund [LSSIF] Programme closed on 1 July 2024 and the terms and conditions of the LSSIF made it clear that no late applications could be accepted. By that date 96 applications were submitted by Local Authorities and/or National Governing Bodies of Sport and valid applications are now being assessed by my officials. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (24 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: As the Deputy is aware, the annual Budget and Estimates process provides each Department with the opportunity to seek funds to meet its spending obligations and policy priorities. Accordingly, as Minister of State with responsibility for the Irish language and the Gaeltacht, I am engaging closely with the 2025 Budgetary process on behalf of the sectors for which I have responsibility in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Earlier this year, Minister Martin and I announced funding of up to €120 million under the new 2024 round of the the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The application period for LSSIF 2024 closed on 1 July 2024. A total of 96 applications were submitted by the deadline by Local Authorities and/or National Governing Bodies of Sport and valid applications are now being...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (25 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Community Sport Facilities Fund (fomerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme, SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). Earlier this year, Minister Martin and I announced funding of up to €120 million under the new 2024 round of the LSSIF, which closed for applications on 1 July...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (1 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I would refer the Deputy to the annual report and end of year statement which are both published on a yearly basis by Údarás na Gaeltachta and shared on the organisation's website. Both contain the information that is being sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (1 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I would refer the Deputy to the annual report and end of year statement which are both published on a yearly basis by Údarás na Gaeltachta and shared on the organisation's website. Both contain the information that is being sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (1 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September, Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme). Over a quarter of a billion euro has been allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (1 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September, Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme). Over a quarter of a billion euro has been allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (1 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September, Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme). Over a quarter of a billion euro has been allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Minister for her excellent co-operation for more than a year and a half in the Department. There has not been a harsh word between us. It has been really positive and co-operative, leading to better governance and better outcomes. I am very pleased to announce some of those outcomes today. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire, leis an gCeann Comhairle agus leis na...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (2 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September, Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme). Over a quarter of a billion euro has been allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (2 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 115 together. My Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme, SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). Earlier this year, Minister Martin and I announced funding of up to €120 million under the new 2024 round...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (2 Oct 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme). Over a quarter of a billion euro has been allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26...