Cecilia Keaveney
Question:267 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the current status of the town renewal scheme applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15063/00]
Written Answers. - Town Renewal Schemes.
Billy Timmins
Question:284 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when the review group dealing with the town renewal scheme will publish its report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15402/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 284 together.
The various town renewal plans which were submitted by county councils under the town renewal scheme are currently being examined by the expert advisory panel. On foot of the recommendations made to me by the panel and subject to the agreement of the Minister for Finance, I expect to be in a position to announce details of the areas to which financial incentives are to be applied within the next two months.