Vol. 575 No. 1
229 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for the spending of extra moneys available to him in respect of the RAPID programme; his plans for the RAPID areas in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27960/03]
As I have stated previously, I intend to separate the major issues that must be dealt with at departmental level from the smaller issues that can be dealt with more effectively at local level. Capital expenditure of €4.5 million is being provided in my Department's Vote in 2004 to support such projects. This funding will be used as leverage money to facilitate co-funding from other State agencies to take place and to support works in RAPID areas. I hope to make an announcement in the near future about the precise way that this money will be spent.
