To ask the Minister of Finance whether licensed premises, required to close under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020, operated by and contained within golf clubs are eligible for support for Localised Restrictions Support Scheme.

The Localised Restrictions Support Scheme (LRSS) was established with the purpose of providing financial support to any business specified in the Health Protection Regulations which has been required to restrict or cease trading. Where such premises (licensed or otherwise) within a golf club constitutes a separate business occupier, as defined by paragraph 1 of the Schedule within The Financial Assistance (Coronavirus)(No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020, and is part only of larger rateable premises, that business may apply under this Scheme and be liable for the lower rate. DfC Sports Sustainability Fund is in place to help address the economic consequences of the pandemic affecting the sports sector. It will provide the financial interventions needed to stabilise and sustain sports core governing bodies. Affiliated sports clubs may apply for funding through their governing body by providing all information regarding current and historic income and expenditure.