asked the Minister for Health when a payment will be made to the Couple to Couple League for the purpose of helping this organisation in its work of teaching natural family planning methods; the amount of any such payments and the method by which payment will be made; the reason for the substantial delay in processing this application; the reason no written answer has to date been given to this important application; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Grant Payment.
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The provision of grant-aid in the current year by the Department to applicant organisations which are involved in the provision of family planning services not involving the use of contraceptives is at present under active consideration. I expect to be in a position to finalise the matter in the immediate future and I will communicate with the Deputy very shortly.