Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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358.To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount allocated under the last round of the sports capital grant that has yet to be claimed; the amount that has been drawn down vis-à-vis the amount allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25051/24]

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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A total of €166.6 million was provisionally allocated under the 2020 round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. €16.6 million was provisionally allocated in equipment-only grants in August 2021 and €150 million in capital grants was provisionally allocated in February and May 2022.

The progress on drawdown to date is set out below.

SCEP 2020 – Drawdown Status as at 31 May 2024

Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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359.To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25198/24]

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, 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. The 2023 round of the SCEP has seen a record number of applications received, including the application referred to, by the Deputy.

On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced over €26 million in equipment-only grants under the latest round of the SCEP. The grants have been provisionally allocated to organisations across the country and to over fifty sports and activities. Further allocations, including those for capital works and capital works with an equipment component, will be announced by Autumn.

On 29 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced that at least €250 million in funding will be available under the latest round of the SCEP. This record level of funding should mean a positive outcome for all valid applications.