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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for the work he is doing. I support him in possibly obtaining funding from other sources to purchase land and properties. That is crucial. As my colleague said, to get on the first rung of the ladder is a big step. In my part of the country, there is a huge athletics community. Those involved are trying to build an athletics track but cannot get the land to...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The Minister of State has sent out an extremely strong signal about equality of participation. Clubs will be very wise to listen carefully to what he is saying to ensure they can draw down the full funding available to them. Deputy Durkan referred to capacity within clubs. We all have helped to review application forms for sports clubs applying for funding. The difference is clear...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Thomas Byrne: In terms of checking whether funding is delivering the intended benefits, the Department does check. There is a rigorous process and we take a very hardline view on it. I do not get involved. I let our officials make sure the applications are done properly. The benefits of the funding are clear to see. I am visiting clubs around the country at the moment, seeing all the projects and...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Sports Funding
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on the new fund for outdoor sport equipment, the participation nation outdoor fund, and the parallel fund for biodiversity measures at sports facilities, amuigh faoin spéir; how these funds will be administered by local sports partnerships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24011/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: This question builds on my question in the previous grouping. It relates to two new streams of funding that are being made available for sports clubs. The first is the new fund for outdoor sports equipment, called the participation nation outdoor fund, which is very welcome. Given my political background, I am especially interested in the amuigh faoin spéir biodiversity measures now...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Catherine Martin: I am answering this question on behalf of the Minister of State, who has to leave for another commitment. On Friday, 3 May 2024, the participation nation outdoor fund was launched for the purchase and installation of barrier-free permanent sport equipment that can be placed on public land for community use. A portion of that fund, under the heading amuigh faoin spéir, is earmarked...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I do indeed know this area well. I recently called out to Tycor AFC, which is located just outside Waterford city. It is a big sporting complex, a lot of which is just green grass and playing pitches. The club is looking for a little help and support in terms of what can be done to make the place a little more wildlife friendly, apart from for the rabbits which keep digging up the playing...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Programme for Government (30 May 2024)
Aengus Ó Snodaigh: There is no legislation in relation to the night-time economy. There is nothing even at draft stage yet that would also deal with the meanwhile-use legislation. I am not sure whether it will be part of the night-time economy legislation or if will be a stand-alone Bill. Meanwhile use would help to protect the temporary use of empty buildings or land for pop-up shops, exhibition spaces and...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Programme for Government (30 May 2024)
Catherine Martin: The meanwhile use of the buildings has also arisen during the discussions of the implementation group on the night-time economy task force. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is leading on this policy area and will be keeping the implementation group informed on progress. That Department will be key to delivery on these two areas, including the agents of change. It is...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Sports Funding
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Richard Bruton: 10. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she plans to modify the criteria for the next call for applications for the sports capital grant; when she is likely to be in a position to announce the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24424/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 15. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she intends to open the equipment-only grants for application again this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24273/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Brendan Griffin: 25. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current position regarding the next allocations of the sports capital and equipment programme; when the grants will be allocated; if a budget has been agreed; how this compares to the total demand;the total allocation versus eligible demand for the recent equipment scheme; if a similar allocation can be achieved for the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 31. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the sports capital and equipment programme will open for applications in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24272/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 46. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the latest round of the sports capital and equipment programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24012/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Niamh Smyth: 53. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the sports capital grant application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24219/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
David Stanton: I am taking this question on behalf of Deputy Bruton, who sends his apologies. First, I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, on achieving what seems to be a lot more funding this year for this very important programme. I also want to comment on the staff from the office, who were extraordinarily helpful. The feedback is very good from people who have made...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10, 15, 25, 31, 46 and 53 together. The sports capital and equipment programme, SCEP, is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreational facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment. It is the policy of the Department after every round of the sports capital programme that we undertake a review and...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (30 May 2024)
David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I congratulate him on the work he is doing in this area and the changes he is making. I will raise two issues with him. In some difficult cases, part of the blockage is that there is no hall or land available to communities. Clubs do not have the money or wherewithal to purchase land or buildings to do their thing, whatever it is. Has any...