Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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197. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding that was allocated to the sports capital programme in each of the years 2021 and 2022; and if she will confirm that this is approximately the level of funding that can be expected on an annual basis going forward. [26531/22]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country.

Due to the nature of the Programme it can take grantees a number of years to draw down grants. Details of all payments and allocations under the Programme are published on the Department's website at www.gov.ie/en/service/d13385-sports-capital-programme/#sports-capital-programme-applications-allocations-and-payments.  The available annual funding for the Programme is contained within the relevant estimates volumes. This year, a total of €40.535m is available in the relevant subhead (including carryover). The total available in the subhead in 2021 was €35.565m (including carryover).

In relation to the funding available for future years, this will be agreed with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform following the conclusion of the annual Estimates discussions.