Gaelic Athletic Association (Hansard, 14 February 1977)

HC Deb 14 February 1977 vol 926 c34W 34W

§ Mr. McCusker
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the amounts of financial aid which have been given to the Gaelic Athletic Association from public funds in Northern Ireland since 1968.

§ Mr. Carter
The information is as follows:

Financial year £ Percentage of total grants from Department of Education to Voluntary Sports Clubs

1968–69 3,483 20.5

1969–70 6,669 24.7

1970–71 1,840 11.5

1971–72 4,102 16.4

1972–73 535 2.5

1973–74 1,003 2.7

1974–75 12,278 13.2

1975–76 29,252 21.2

1976–3rd February 1977 30,763 10.1

In addition the Sports Council for Northern Ireland made a grant of £2,500 to the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1976.

Financial year	£	Percentage of total grants from Department of Education to Voluntary Sports Clubs
1968–69	3,483	20.5
1969–70	6,669	24.7
1970–71	1,840	11.5
1971–72	4,102	16.4
1972–73	535	2.5
1973–74	1,003	2.7
1974–75	12,278	13.2
1975–76	29,252	21.2
1976–3rd February 1977	30,763	10.1