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In addition, publicly accessible commercial and non-community owned Swimming Pools, will be eligible to apply for funding under Phase III.

“To date, under Phases I and II of the Scheme, Sport Ireland has allocated €23.5 million in total, supporting over 1,900 clubs, community-led sports facilities, national facilities and major stadiums, to help alleviate financial pressure as a result of increased energy costs. Those increased costs still remain and, for this reason, Minister Byrne and I are reopening the application process and extending the eligibility period to the end of July. The Government remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting grassroots clubs and community facilities in the provision of opportunities for people to take part in sport and exercise”

“I am particularly pleased to be able to extend the Sports Energy Support Scheme to allow publicly accessible Swimming Pools to apply for funding. Swimming is our second most popular sporting activity in terms of participation rates and this funding will ensure that commercial and non-community owned facilities can continue to provide swimming lessons and swimming times to schools, clubs, and the general public. I urge all eligible sports organisations, clubs and facility providers to engage with your respective National Governing Body or Local Sports Partnership to ensure that you avail of your full entitlements under Phase III of the scheme.”

“The extension of the Sports Energy Support Scheme demonstrates the Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting our sports clubs and facilities across the country. To date over €20 million in Government funding has been distributed under the Scheme. This funding has significantly supported the impact of increased energy costs on sports clubs and organisations and allowed them to focus on their primary goal of increasing access to sport and physical activity. ”

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