Welcome for funding support for swimming pools
North Louth Senator, Erin McGreehan has welcomed the announcement of €21,306 in funding for two swimming pool operators in County Louth.
The announcement was part of a funding package of €2.5m for swimming pool operators across the country.
Senator McGreehan said: ‘At a very difficult time for swimming pool operators, the announce of €10,825 for
Aura Dundalk Leisure Centre and €10,481 for Aura Drogheda Leisure Centre will help provide some financial stability in the uncertain months ahead.’
‘Swimming Pool operators has demonstrated their resilience throughout the ongoing pandemic. It is important that this resilience continues into the weeks and months ahead as we look to emerge from this crisis. The funding announced today will assist swimming pool operators in getting everyone active and keeping them active. This has never been more important and is essential for our physical and mental wellbeing.’
Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, John Treacy, said: ‘ The 2019 Irish Sports Monitor highlighted that swimming is the second-highest participation sport among adults in Ireland with almost 300,000 adults swimming each week in the country’s 400 swimming pools and leisure centres. Swimming pools provide a vital resource for clubs and communities across the country. This investment will help swimming pool operators continue to provide safe and essential service which is vital to sustain swimming and maintain high physical activity levels.’
Joe Cosgrove, Chairperson of Ireland Active added: “This funding will provide relief for Swimming Pool operators who have been severely hit by the pandemic.’