asked the Minister for Health if, having regard to the tremendous work undertaken by the Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, he will offer that body a grant from the proceeds of the national lottery in order to allow the association to continue and expand its services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - National Lottery Funds.
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I have on hands a very considerable number of applications from voluntary agencies for assistance from the Health allocation of national lottery proceeds including a request from the Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. I expect to be in a position to reach a decision regarding the balance of the Health allocation of national lottery proceeds in the near future and the successful agencies will be notified immediately at that stage.
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asked the Minister for Health if he has approved a grant from the national lottery funds for a project (details supplied) in County Offaly.
I have on hands a considerable number of applications from voluntary agencies for assistance from national lottery proceeds including one for this project. I expect in the near future to be in a position to reach a decision regarding the balance of the lottery proceeds available to me and the successful agencies will be notified immediately at that stage.