Vol. 507 No. 2
182 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has received an application for funding under the archaeological and heritage scheme from a group (details supplied) in County Meath; if he will make a contribution towards the purchase of the cottage adjoining the Ledwidge Cottage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16264/99]
No application has been received from the committee referred to for funding under the conservation measure of the Operational Programme for Local Urban and Rural Development 1994-99. Grants for the conservation of protected structures are available from the local authorities under the recently announced scheme for the conservation of the architectural heritage.
I have met with the group involved and have been very supportive of their efforts to ensure the conservation of the cottage. I am confident that through the efforts of the local authority that a successfully outcome can be achieved.
