Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the most frequent reasons that applications under the sports capital grant 2012 scheme were deemed ineligible; the steps he is taking to reduce the level of ineligible applications under the new funding round; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48404/13]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The main reasons why applications under the 2012 SCP were deemed invalid were: No evidence of title / letter from landlord; No evidence of planning application; Insufficient own funding; No evidence of required amount of own funding.

These four reasons accounted for 75% of invalid applications.  All unsuccessful applicants received letters setting out the reasons why their application was deemed invalid.  If a particular applicant requires any more information or clarification they should contact the Sports Capital Programmes Unit of my Department in Killarney.

My officials are working on the terms and conditions of the next Programme. Part of this process includes examining possible measures to reduce the proportion of invalid applications.  However, it is ultimately a matter for applicants to ensure that applications meet the Programme's criteria.