Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 38: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will confirm that a grant is still available to a club (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23367/09]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The allocation in question which was made in 2005 remains available subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Sports Capital Programme. Allocations cannot be held over indefinitely and, under the Guidelines, Terms and Conditions of the programme, a "sunset clause" provision exists whereby my Department can fully or partially withdraw grants in the absence of satisfactory progress being made by the grantee, for any reason, in drawing down the grant. The grantee in question should provide regular updates to my Department on the grant assisted project. Where my Department is of the view that satisfactory progress is not being made, the allocation may be considered for withdrawal.