Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
56. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, during his visits to Northern Ireland, funding for the Foyles Women's Aid Group was discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54057/12]
View answer57. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has received representations from the Family Justice Centre, County Derry, in relation to funding or any other matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54058/12]
View answer58. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the work of the Family Justice Centre, County Derry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54059/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 56 to 58, inclusive, together.
My Department has not received an application for funding in respect of Foyle Women’s Aid, or for its Family Justice Centre project.
My Department provides funding to community and cross border projects through its Reconciliation and Anti Sectarianism Funds. The purpose of these Funds is to assist organisations involved in reconciliation work and efforts to create better understanding between people on the island of Ireland and between Ireland and Britain, and to assist local initiatives aimed at tackling sectarianism.
Details of the guidelines and application process for the two Funds are available on my Department’s website (www.dfa.ie). If Foyle Women’s Aid considers that some of its work comes within the remit of either of the two Funds, my Department would be happy to receive an application.
