Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in the large sports infrastructure fund. [45736/19]

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund opened for applications on 19th November 2018 and the closing date for receipt of applications was 17th April 2019.

72 applications were received in total. Details of all applications received have been published on the Department's website. The detailed evaluation process has also been published on the Department's website.

As set out in this evaluation process, applicants were given an opportunity to provide corrected and amended documentation, where necessary, in support of applications. This part of the process is now complete and detailed assessment work of the applications has commenced. In view of the detailed information contained in each application I expect that it will be towards the end of this year before any allocations are announced.