Lorraine Clifford Lee (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response which is practically identical to the one I received on the same issue this time last year. The only difference is that whereas the Minister indicated that the priority in 2018 would be to progress the projects mentioned, I was informed last year that the priority in 2017 was to progress them. It appears that the project has not advanced in the meantime.

The Minister referred to the commitment to establish a large-scale sports infrastructure fund and stated €100 million would be available in the coming years. Is this a reference to the additional funding which he last year indicated would be allocated to his Department in the mid-term capital review? If so, has this funding been received or does the Minister hope to receive it in the future?

The Minister stated the terms and conditions for the fund were being finalised. Will they be finalised by the end of this month or perhaps by the end of the year? I would appreciate it if the Minister provided a timeframe.