Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael)
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534. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding his Department's progress in meeting the requirements of an organisation (details supplied) in view of the recent granting of test status to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49888/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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Neither the Department nor Sport Ireland has been made aware of any particular requirements of the organisation (details Supplied).

The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country. The maximum grant under the latest round of the SCP is €200,000. In relation to larger scale projects, following the conclusion of the recent budget discussions, my Department is committed to introducing a new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund to help support larger sports projects. The Fund is designed bring a more strategic approach to Government support of national and regional sporting facilities. My Department is committed to finalising the terms and conditions of the new scheme next year and it would, of course, be open to the relevant National Governing Body for the sport to apply for assistance.