Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 26 Jun 2001

Vol. 539 No. 1

Written Answers. - Community Support Services.

Willie Penrose

Question:

334 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when an organisation (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be approved for a once off grant for the equipping of premises and other aspects thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18977/01]

Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs (Mr. D. Ahern)

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 group indicated in the Deputy's question has applied for funding under the 2001 scheme of grants to voluntary organisations. 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.