Garret Ahearn (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have just come from a committee. I am getting a number of calls from sports clubs in Tipperary eagerly awaiting confirmation of the funding announced by the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers, two weeks ago. We rang clubs to let them know the good news that Tipperary got €7 million in funding, an incredible increase from the previous figure of €1.5 million. The sports clubs have been waiting since October or November, expecting an announcement, and we have gone past February. They are thrilled they are getting the money but everybody wants to start building. The prices of material and construction are increasing month on month.Would it be possible for the Deputy Leader to find out from the Minister when the clubs will be formally written to or emailed to let them know that they are getting the money? They should not be relying on me ringing them to tell them that they are getting a certain amount of money. When will they get the formal email so that they can get the go-ahead? This is very significant for clubs right across Tipperary and will make a substantial difference in terms of health, well-being and sport. They just want to get the go-ahead in order to start. If the Deputy Leader could do that, I would be very grateful.