Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 4 Dec 2002

Vol. 558 No. 5

Written Answers. - Western Development Fund.

Paul Connaughton

Question:

347 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason the Government has reduced the funding available to the Western Development Commission by 67%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25099/02]

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Éamon Ó Cuív)

I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 79, 89 and 101 of 3 December.