Sport and Recreational Development.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Questions (872, 873)

Michael Ring

Question:

871 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to implement a community development plan which will deliver community facilities such as playgrounds, community centres, local markets, recycling and sports and recreational facilities here; the amount of the €150 million community development fund that has been spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28636/08]

Michael Ring

Question:

872 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that services being delivered for towns under the community development plan are easily accessible to rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28638/08]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

I propose to take Question Nos. 871 and 872 together.

I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 656, 657, 658 and 659 of 17 April, 2008, which sets out the current position in regard to the matter in question.