Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 3 Nov 1993

Vol. 435 No. 4

Written Answers. - Maynooth (Kildare) Band.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

34 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether there are any funds at his disposal either through the national lottery or otherwise, whereby he can make a grant or award available to St. Mary's Brass and Reed Band, Maynooth, County Kildare in view of the bands ongoing developmental needs, its cultural and historic links and its need to upgrade and improve its premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Social Welfare (Dr. Woods)

My Department operates a scheme of grants for voluntary organisations in the social services area. The organisation in question has not applied for a grant but it would not in any event appear to meet the criteria for assistance under the scheme.