Dáil Éireann - Volume 630 - 31 January, 2007

Written Answers. - Swimming Pool Projects.

Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when is it expected that the local authority swimming pool programme will re-open for applications. [1602/07]

[795]   Mr. O’Donoghue: My Department is completing an Expenditure Review of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme at present. The Review is examining, among other things, how the programme has worked to date and what changes, if any, are required to ensure its effective and efficient delivery. The Review is currently being finalised and it is my intention to publish it as soon as possible. Following consideration of the recommendations in the review it is my intention to launch a new round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme. When the Programme is re-opened, it will be open to all local authorities to submit applications under the terms that will apply.