Olwyn Enright
Question:212 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount allocated to Comhairle in the years 2003 and 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12333/04]
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Olwyn Enright
Question:213 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount allocated to Comhairle in County Laois for the years 2003 and 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12334/04]
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Question:214 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount allocated to Comhairle in County Offaly for the years 2003 and 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12335/04]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 to 214, inclusive, together.
The funding provided to Comhairle in 2003 was €17.011 million and, in 2004, is €17.826 million. This funding is for the ongoing implementation of Comhairle's strategic plan and includes the ongoing development of the citizens information services; contributing to the development of social policy; the provision of a range of information and training services and the promotion of equal access to the broad range of social services.
Among the functions of Comhairle is the provision of support to community information centres and other local organisations providing service related services. Funding allocated by Comhairle for services in County Laois in 2003 amounted to €156,982. This consisted of an operating grant of €5,500 for various projects in the county. Funding of €163,450 has been allocated for 2004. Services in County Offaly received funding of €197,220 in 2003, consisting of €175,115 towards operating and running costs and other grants totalling €22,105. Funding of €198,020 has been allocated for 2004.