Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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28. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the proposed redevelopment of Dalymount Park. [22183/22]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Dublin City Council made an application under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) for a grant towards the design work associated with the redevelopment of Dalymount Park. A provisional grant of €918,750 was announced in January 2020 towards the overall design cost and my Department made its first payment in respect of this grant towards the end of last year. 

Advancing the project to construction stage is a matter for Dublin City Council in the first instance. I understand however, that design work is progressing so that planning permission for the development can be sought later this year.

For my part, I remain committed to providing the necessary support to ensure all of our sport infrastructure is fit for purpose. In relation to possible grant assistance for the construction work, my Department is currently finalising a review of all projects in receipt of LSSIF funding. Once that review is complete the scope for awarding any additional grants, adjusting the level of existing grants and the timing of any new call for proposals will be considered. Any future application for funding towards construction work at Dalymount will be considered on its own merits in line with the terms and conditions of any new call for LSSIF proposals.