Joe Higgins
Ceist:120 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for Finance if he has authorised the first payment of the grant approved under the Operational Programme for Tourism for the golf course at Doonbeg, County Clare from the European Regional Development Fund account in view of the Commission's suspension of funding for this project; if he has further authorised payment from any other account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17114/00]