Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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99. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the financial supports available to district motor sport clubs who bring motor sport events to their counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28572/24]

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes.

Sport Ireland does not provide direct funding for clubs or individuals but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body of Sport (NGB). In the case of motorsport, Motorsport Ireland is the relevant funded NGB. Clubs are advised to contact Motorsport Ireland to see what support might be available through the NGB to assist them.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply with any additional relevant information. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

My Department operates the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). The 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. District Motor Clubs can apply for funding for capital and equipment under the SCEP - this could include equipment used to host events. Under the SCEP a total of €195,000 has been allocated to district motor sport clubs since 2000.