Mark Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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705. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans for another round of sports capital grants this year; the possible timeframe involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2116/25]

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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On 25 September 2024, Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund.

Over a quarter of a billion euro was allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26 million. This represents the largest-ever investment in sports facilities in communities across Ireland.

In line with previous rounds of the programme a review of the current funding round will be undertaken and that review will inform the timing of the next round of the Community Sport Facilities Fund.