Michael Ring
Question:250 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will sanction funding for the refurbishment of a community hall (details supplied) in County Mayo. [8941/01]
Written Answers. - Refurbishment Project.
My Department has for a number of years operated a range of grants schemes and community development support programmes which concentrate on a wide range of support for local self-help groups, community development, welfare rights and information work and on the provision of seed money to enable community groups to pilot initiatives identified as meeting new and emerging community needs. The 2001 scheme of grants was advertised extensively in the national and provincial newspapers earlier this year. The closing date for receipt of applications was 23 March 2001.
The group indicated in the Deputy's question applied for funding under the 2001 scheme of grants to voluntary organisations towards the cost of the refurbishment of a community hall. A large number of applications have already been received under the scheme and are being assessed by the regional offices of my Department. My Department will be in touch with the group as soon as a decision has been made regarding its application.
Question No 251 answered with Question No. 241.
Questions Nos. 252 and 253 answered with Question No. 238.