Minister questioned over delay with new swimming pool opening

MAYO TD Lisa Chambers has quizzed the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross on the status of the Castlebar swimming pool project, when it is due to open and the reason for the delay in completion.

In response, the Minister said: “In October 2015, Mayo County Council was given a formal allocation of €3.8 million for the replacement swimming pool.

"In addition, a Sports Capital Programme allocation of €3.9 million was approved for dry facilities. Construction commenced in 2016, is ongoing and is expected to be completed later this year.”