HC Deb 22 March 1978 vol 946 cc631-2W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much has been paid by way of grant to the Gaelic Athletic Association, and bodies associated with it to date; when the first grant was paid; and when the last payment was made.

Mr. Carter

The total amount of capital grant paid by the Department of Education for Northern Ireland to voluntary sports clubs affiliated to the Gaelic Athletic Association is £125,770. The first grant was paid on 10th June 1962, and the most recent payment of grant was on 22nd November 1977. The total amount of recurrent grant paid by the Sports Council for Northern Ireland, since it was set up on 1st April 1974, to the Gaelic Athletic Association is £7,455.

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