I refer the Deputy to my earlier reply of Tuesday 19 November 2002 which sets out the overall position as regards my Department's support for RAPID areas.
To date I have allocated in excess of €1.8 million, most of which is in respect of the current financial year, in respect of RAPID project proposals submitted to my Department. These proposals relate to a number of areas including community and adult education, adult educational guidance services, school refurbishmentsextensions and third level access programmes. I am arranging to have details of these projects forwarded separately to the Deputy.