Under subhead F1 of its budget, my Department operates a reconciliation fund for North-South and Anglo-Irish co-operation. Its purpose is to assist organisations involved in reconciliation work and in efforts at creating better understanding between people in both parts of Ireland and between Ireland and Britain. My Department welcomes applications from all organisations which qualify for consideration under the following criteria: reconciliation through education; courses; dialogue and culture; developing and maintaining meaningful cross-border links; promoting improved Anglo-Irish relations; promoting cross-community and inter-denominational activities; promotion of tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity; academic research aimed at promoting reconciliation; and contribution to political reconciliation.