Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2007
427 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will assist a group (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with funding in 2007 particularly in respect of a new floor and toilet for the disabled. [8403/07]
View answerMy Department provides funding for projects such as the one that the Deputy refers to, through the Programme of Grants for Locally Based Community and Voluntary Organisations. This Programme supports the activities of locally based community and voluntary organisations by way of three Schemes:
the Scheme of Refurbishment Grants;
the Scheme of Equipment Grants and
the Scheme of Training, Education and Research Grants.
My Department is currently accepting applications under the Scheme of Refurbishment Grants. I should point out that each of the schemes and grant programmes operated by my Department are governed by rules and eligibility criteria, which projects have to meet in order to qualify for funding. A copy of the Programme Guidelines and the Application form in respect of the Scheme of Refurbishment Grants, including eligibility criteria, can be accessed on my Department's website at www.pobail.ie.
The Deputy may also wish to note that the group in question have recently been approved for a grant of €4,000 from the Dormant Accounts Fund, under a measure that was established to provide small-scale equipment grants for local youth clubs and groups.
428 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has received a grant application by a group (details supplied) in County Mayo; if so the position regarding same; his views on such a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8589/07]
View answerI can confirm that I have received representations from the group referred to by the Deputy.
Consultants were commissioned by the then Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands to carry out a study of the proposed development and management of the sector in question, as well as associated services. The project referred to by the Deputy was examined in 2001 as part of this study. The consultants concluded, however, that a case could not be made for the progression of the project.
