

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley welcomes the announcement that 83 Kerry clubs and sports organisations are to receive a total of €5,500,857 in funding under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP).
The Sports Capital Programme is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country.
Maximise Participation in Sport
Funding is provided to assist voluntary and community organisations, national governing bodies (NGBs) of sport, local authorities and Education and Training Boards and schools to develop high quality, accessible, safe, well-designed, sustainable facilities in appropriate locations and to provide appropriate equipment to help maximise participation in sport and physical recreation.
Priority funding is also made available to support the needs of disadvantaged areas and groups (such as people with disabilities) in the provision of sports facilities while enhancing and improving grounds and facilities nationwide.
Vital Development Funding
Minister Foley said that she is delighted to welcome this news which will provide vital funding for the development of local sports clubs and organisations across Kerry.
“Throughout the past two years our nation’s sports men and women both on a local and national stage lifted the spirit of the country when we need it the most.
Heroics of Our Sports People
“Whether that was our Olympians, rugby stars, or the heroic on-field performances of our county and club teams, the return from Government investment in sport has never been tangible.
“On a local level this funding will also benefit participants of all levels and abilities ensuring that the health benefits associated with sports participation can be enjoyed by everyone in their local community,” said Minister Foley.
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