National Sports Facilities Strategy
A five year draft National Sports Facilities Strategy was completed within the Department in 2010. The draft strategy is currently being updated to take account of developments since then.
The aim of the strategy is to provide high level policy direction for future investment, grant assistance at national, regional and local level and a co-ordinated approach across the various agencies and Departments involved in supporting the provision of sports and recreational facilities. Government Departments and other relevant bodies were consulted in the drafting of the strategy. The draft strategy identifies the wider economic, health and social argument for continued investment in sports facilities. It aims to prioritise areas for future investment and ensure continued impact in the relevant areas.