Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 23 Apr 1991

Vol. 407 No. 3

Written Answers. - National Lottery Funding.

Michael Joe Cosgrave

Question:

183 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for the Environment if, in view of the excellent and commendable work carried out by the Sunshine Fund, he will make available a grant to this fund from the national lottery amenities and recreational facilities grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Flynn)

Dublin County Council have not yet submitted to me a list of recommended projects under this scheme. Under the terms of the scheme, consideration of a possible grant for any particular project does not arise unless and until the project is recommended by the local authority.