Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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1184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to calls for a nationwide audit of sports facilities and the benefits of providing same in terms of more efficient use of resources and targeting of facilities in areas of real demand; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that some local authorities have already made efforts to obtain such information in their own areas; if such information could be obtained and made publicly available in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13019/17]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of views expressed regarding the need for, and benefits of, a nationwide audit of sports facilities as this issue, along with the need for a more efficient use of resources and facility allocation generally, was raised in a number of submissions received during the National Sports Policy Consultation Process, which was launched in November last. Over 50 submissions have been received during this consultation process, including a number from the Local Sports Partnership Network.  My officials are currently examining  all of these submissions.  It is expected that the new National Sports Policy Framework will be published in mid-2017. The matter of a nationwide audit of sports facilities is being considered in that context. I should also highlight the 'Get Ireland Active' database operated by the HSE and available online, which contains important and useful information on places to get active around Ireland, including sports facilities.