Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has called for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to do everything possible to proceed with the planned Athletics Track in Dundalk.
Senator McGreehan, who is a General Election candidate for Fianna Fáil in Louth, said grant funding has already been allocated for the track but it now must be delivered.
She said: “After the allocation of record sports capital grants, many Dundalk residents are rightly asking about updates on the Athletics Track planned for the town.
“This is a track that has been asked about for years and it is greatly needed for the town and its surrounding areas.
“I know the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media continue to engage with Louth County Council on the project, as the money has been allocated but has not been drawn down as yet due to numerous delays.
“It very disappointing for the athletics community in Dundalk that they don’t have an Athletics Track, particularly as world-class athletes, like Kate O’Connor and Israel Olatunde, are from the town.
“I will continue to engage with the Department and the Council in relation to this project. Not only do I personally have a special interest in athletics, but the athletes in Dundalk deserve this track.”
For further information reach out to Erin McGreehan.
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