I propose to take Questions Nos. 304 to 306, inclusive, together.
I refer the Deputy to my reply to his question on 4 March 2009 concerning the suspension of this Programme. As matters stand there is currently provision for €5.30m in 2009 for the Programme of Grants for Locally based Community and Voluntary Organisations. The Programme has been heavily subscribed since it was launched last year and at the end of February, some 480 applications were received. Given this strong level of demand and in the interests of seeking to fund valid applications on hand at end February I have considered it prudent to suspend the programme. The matter will be kept under review in the light of emerging economic circumstances.