Brian O'Shea
Question:303 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, prior to the announcement in the budget of the allocation of ?10 million from the dormant accounts fund for the new rural social programme, the Dormant Accounts Fund Disbursement Board had been consulted regarding the proposal; if the board had approved the allocation of ?10 million from the fund; if it has approved the allocation since; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31624/03]