Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2004
136 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, further to Question No. 331 of 2 December 2003, if a decision has been made on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3440/04]
View answerI intend to introduce a scheme for the enhancement of outdoor school play facilities in small rural schools in CLÁR areas. There has been an overwhelming level of interest shown in the proposed scheme.
I am pleased to inform you that the Minister, Deputy Dempsey has made funds of up to €0.5 million available to co-fund the scheme, which will supplement the €1 million allocation from my Department this year. I am currently finalising the scheme and hope to be able to proceed the funding of facilities shortly thereafter.
137 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress which has been made on the evaluation of regional support agencies funded by his Department; when this will be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3495/04]
View answer138 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress which has been made on the review of the community development support programme; when this review will be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3513/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 137 and 138 together.
I refer the Deputy to the comprehensive replies given yesterday to Question No. 151, associated Questions Nos. 153, 156, 163, 172, 173 and 185, and Question No. 205.
