Ryan O'Meara (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)
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228. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when he plans to open applications for the next round of the Community Sports Facilities Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6901/25]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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On 25 September 2024, €230 million was announced 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 total 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.