Fergus O'Dowd
Question:172 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the RAPID programme will be extended to the town of Ardee, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35810/05]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 November 2005
172 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the RAPID programme will be extended to the town of Ardee, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35810/05]
View answerI have no plans at present to extend the areas covered by the RAPID programme. However, as I have stated previously, I am examining an apparent anomaly with regard to Ballyfermot, which despite meeting the criteria for inclusion in strand I of the programme, was omitted due to its inclusion in the URBAN II programme.
173 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when further information will be available on the programme of grants for locally based community and voluntary organisations. [35874/05]
View answerI expect to be deciding on qualifying applications shortly.