Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting new and upgraded sports facilities and equipment across the country. The 2023 round of the programme attracted a record number of applications and in May I was delighted to announce the first round of grants of €26 million for equipment-only projects.

The assessment of funding applications for capital projects is now at an advanced stage and I expect to announce allocations in the coming weeks.

Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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755.To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total allocation under the sports capital programme to clubs in Dublin 9 and Dublin 11 since 2020.[35452/24]

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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Details of all SCEP allocations can be found on the Department’s website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/collection/471ed5-sports-capital-allocations/

There have been 19 different Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) allocations for clubs in the Dublin 9 and Dublin 11 areas since 2020, totalling €660,560, as set out in the following table.

The capital applications under the 2023 round of the programme, including those from Dublin 9 and 11, are currently being assessed with final allocations expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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756.To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on supports and funding provided by her Department to Sports For All programmes run by governing bodies.[35453/24]

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 in Ireland, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various funding programmes.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to the Sport for All programme. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within ten working days.