John Bruton
Question:64 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide funding to the Tempo Silver Band, County Fermanagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28174/98]
Written Answers - Grant Aid.
The Department's Peace and Reconciliation Fund was established in 1982 to assist organisations involved in reconciliation work and in developing a better understanding between people in both parts of Ireland and between Ireland and Britain. Since its establishment, it has funded a variety of organisations which are working in the field of reconciliation, primarily between North and South but also those involved in Anglo-Irish reconciliation.
The Department welcomes applications from organisations which believe they may qualify for consideration under the criteria governing the fund.
I have arranged for an application form to be sent to the Tempo Silver Band and any application it makes for funding will, of course, be carefully considered.