John McGuinness
Question:631 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for funding from Ossory Youth, New Street, Kilkenny; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the grant allocations have not been announced for 1999, certain youth workers in Kilkenny have been put on protective notice and areas of disadvantage in Kilkenny are not receiving proper services; if the application will be expedited and funding increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8030/99]