Peter Cleere (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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803. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next round of the sports capital grant fund will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12340/25]

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 (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme). 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. However, I would anticipate that the next round should be announced in 2026.