Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004
275 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he proposes to make a decision on an application for funding by a group in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26450/04]
View answer276 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of the application by a locally-based voluntary organisation in County Kerry (details supplied); when he intends to make a decision on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26451/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 275 and 276 together.
The programme of grants for locally-based community and voluntary organisations for 2004 offers two schemes of once-off grants to local voluntary and community groups. These are the scheme of equipment and refurbishment grants which provides essential physical supports for the local community and voluntary sector, and the scheme of education, training and research grants which is aimed at enhancing the capacity of local communities. An application was received under this programme from the group in question.
The process of assessment of the large number of applications received under the scheme is nearing completion and I expect to make an announcement on funding within the next week. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application shortly thereafter.
