Liam Lawlor
Ceist:252 Mr. Lawlor asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the situation regarding the National Conference Centre in view of reports of the anticipated rejection by the EU of the Government's application for funding for the project; if he has an alternative location that he can place before the EU; if this can be done without jeopardising the EU funding; and if he will categorically restate his decision not to consider any application for the construction of a National Conference Centre which includes the provision of a gambling casino. [8701/97]