Voluntary Sector.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 February 2004

Wednesday, 4 February 2004

Questions (101)

Olwyn Enright

Question:

178 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the research funding scheme promised in the White Paper, Supporting Voluntary Activity, published by the Government in 2000, will be delivered upon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3231/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Mr. N. Ahern)

The funding scheme for research into the voluntary sector described in the White Paper was deferred arising from the emerging financial situation in 2003. I currently have no plans to introduce proposals for such a scheme; however, the matter will be kept under review.