Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2004
238 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the original intention in respect of expenditure under the RAPID programme; the extent to which such moneys have been spent to date under these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33516/04]
View answer239 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which the RAPID programme has developed or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33518/04]
View answer240 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the types of works originally envisaged as being eligible for support under the RAPID programme; if this level of support has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33519/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 238 to 240, inclusive, together.
No specific budget was allocated to the RAPID programme. However, it was stated at the time that "Under the national development plan up to €15 billion has been earmarked for social inclusion measures, to be spent on development measures over the next five years. The RAPID programme will prioritise the 25 identified areas and frontload a significant share of this money to them over the next three years."
