Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 April 2008
123 Deputy Peter Power asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when his Department will next be seeking applications for a new round of applicants for the programme of grants for locally based community and voluntary organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13636/08]
View answerThe Programme of Grants for Locally-Based Community and Voluntary Organisations, funded by my Department, supports the activities of local voluntary and community groups addressing disadvantage in their community. The Programme offers grants to community groups in respect of refurbishment of premises, equipment and training. Preparations for the launch of the new Programme are at an advanced stage and I expect to be in a position to make an announcement in the coming weeks.
124 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will provide funding to a charity (details supplied) in County Tipperary that supports citizens with disabilities, to support their scheme which provides accessible transport for their clients; the amount of funding his Department allocates each year for the provision of transport services for citizens with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13659/08]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, I do not have statutory responsibility for the provision of transport services for citizens with disabilities. In relation to the project that the Deputy refers to, some funding may be available for an element of the project under the Dormant Accounts Fund. Details in relation to the measures supported by the Fund are available on my Department's website www.pobail.ie.
