Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2015
368. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if capital funding will be made available for a project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36974/15]
View answerI have been informed by Údarás na Gaeltachta that they have assisted with the preparation of development plans and the securing of planning permission for the project referred to by the Deputy.
While Údarás na Gaeltachta fully recognise the importance of the project in support of its overall development plan for the area, I understand that Údarás are not in a position to proceed with the project as planned. I further understand that the situation regarding funding and the likely development of the project forms part of the ongoing discussions of Údarás with local interests, including the local cooperative which has been centrally involved with Údarás in the development of the project to date.
Údarás na Gaeltachta have advised me that they will keep the situation under review and examine the options for pursuing such a development, in line with the available resources.
