I do not accept that there has been a contraction of community and rural development initiatives. Indeed, a considerable expansion of such initiatives has taken place or is in hands, including the extension of the CLÁR areas; the expansion of the community development programme; and the proposed introduction of the new rural social scheme. In this regard, I draw the attention of the Deputy to my replies to a range of recent questions on these issues, including Question No. 169 of 9 March 2004; Question No. 117 of 9 March 2004; Questions Nos. 122, 133, 171 and 196 of 9 March 2004; and Questions Nos. 151, 153, 156, 163, 172, 173 and 185 of 4 February 2004.