Terry Brennan (Fine Gael)

I welcome the third round of grant applications under the disabled access and energy upgrade scheme for local authority swimming pools. Under the scheme, which is overseen by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Dundalk Town Council was allocated grants of €192,000 and €207,000 in 2011 and 2012, respectively, giving a total of €400,000. These moneys must be spent this year and will greatly enhance the magnificent facilities available to the many disabled people who use the town's swimming pool daily.