Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
955. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the reason funding was refused for the child development centre in Kildare; whether this can be funded in another way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46489/24]
View answer971. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice if funding already approved under the immigrant investor programme will be released to enable the completion of the national child development centre in Kildare; if there is a reason why this funding has not been released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46756/24]
View answer1065. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice the up-to-date position with funding for a project in Kildare South (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2124/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 955, 971 and 1065, inclusive, together.
At the outset, it is important to note that, as Minister, I do not comment on individual Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) applications.
I can, however, inform the Deputy that my Department does not receive or hold funds at any stage in the IIP process; this is a private matter between a potential investor(s) and a potential project concerned.
The IIP Unit of my Department communicates with projects seeking to benefit from investments made in connection with an IIP application in relation to how the terms of the programme apply to their particular project. The Unit also engages with projects and monitors them for their compliance with the IIP requirements.
If the project owner has any queries they can contact the IIP Unit who will engage directly with them.
The question of alternative sources of funding for this project is not a matter for my Department.
