As the Deputy will be aware, projects that are included in RAPID plans are to be funded through front-loading of existing NDP resources. Proposals from strand I RAPID plans that were submitted to my Department fall to be considered under the Young People's Facilities and Services Fund, YPFSF, the Community Development Programme, CDP, and funding for the drugs initiative. In the case of proposals relevant to the YPFSF, the national assessment committee of the fund, which is chaired by my Department, is currently examining capital proposals submitted by the development groups under round II of the fund.
With regard to services projects, the committee is awaiting the completion of the external evaluation of the fund, which is due shortly, before seeking such proposals under round II. Proposals submitted under the RAPID plans will be considered in the context of decisions to be made under round II. A number of proposals from RAPID plans that are relevant to the drugs initiative are being pursued through the local drugs task force plans. Eight priority areas for development of a community development project have been identified in the RAPID plans: Loughlinstown, Shanganagh, Crumlin, Bluebell, Dolphin House, Inchicore, CDP for the Arts and Waterford City.