I propose to take Questions Nos. 12, 72, 81 and 99 together. The amount allocated by way of grant aid under the agri-tourism scheme over the next three years is £5.3 million, out of which £1.7 million relates to the area covered by SFADCo. The total number of applications received to date is 368 and 196 projects have been approved. The relevant figures for the SFADCo area are 106 applications and 63 approvals. I do not consider it appropriate to give details of individual projects. The scheme is administered on behalf of my Department by the Shannon Free Area Development Company in the mid-west and Bord Fáilte in the rest of the country as part of their normal remit.
As the total allocation has now been committed, the processing of further applications has now to be suspended for the time being. I am satisfied with the manner in which the scheme is being administered by the agencies involved.
I propose to circulate a copy of the Minister's address at the agri-tourism awards.