Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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774. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, other than the sports capital grant, there are other sources of grants available to a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11450/17]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.  The 2017 round of the Programme closed for applications on 24 February and I understand that the organisation referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application for funding. In addition, it may be possible for the organisation referred to by the Deputy to raise funds via the 'Tax Relief for Donations to Certain Sports Bodies' scheme (section 847A of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997). This is a Revenue Commissioners operated scheme which offers tax benefits to individuals or companies who make donations to sports clubs.  Further details on this scheme and how it operates can be found on the Revenue website at www.revenue.ie.

Furthermore, Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding to sports bodies. It does not provide direct funding for clubs or individuals but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body of Sport, in this case, Athletics Ireland. Accordingly, the Club may also wish to contact Athletics Ireland to see if they can assist in any way.

John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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775. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding or grants available for a GAA club (details supplied) for the development of a club house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11455/17]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.  The 2017 round of the Programme closed for applications on 24 February. While I understand the club referred to by the Deputy did not make an application under the 2017 round of the Programme, my Department is currently engaged with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to secure funding to undertake annual rounds of the Sports Capital Programme in the future.  In addition, it may be possible for the organisation referred to by the Deputy to raise funds via the 'Tax Relief for Donations to Certain Sports Bodies' scheme (section 847A of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997). This is a Revenue Commissioners operated scheme which offers tax benefits to individuals or companies who make donations to sports clubs.  Further details on this scheme and how it operates can be found on the Revenue website at .