NI Football Fund 'on track' despite judicial review
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says the Northern Ireland Football Fund remains "on track" despite an ongoing legal challenge over the process used to select clubs for funding.
Northern Ireland's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has stated that the NI Football Fund is progressing despite a judicial review challenge. In September, Lyons announced that 20 clubs received funding, while two clubs, North Belfast's Crusaders and League of Ireland's Derry City, missed out and are seeking to have the funding decisions overturned.
Lyons emphasized that the ongoing legal challenge has not impeded his department's work with the successful clubs. He stated that they have been conducting necessary paperwork and due diligence checks. Lyons' priority is to ensure clubs are ready for formal funding offers and to start construction work. He highlighted that the judicial review does not hold up the process, as it involves proper procedures and spending the money efficiently.
Lyons also announced that seven grassroots football projects across Northern Ireland will progress to undertake due diligence checks as part of the £9m Grassroots Facilities Programme.
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