John McGuinness
Ceist:430 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will have arrangements made to issue an immediate reply to a request for funding from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth-St. Kieran's College project, Kilkenny; if, in view of the urgent need for funds, he will give a clear indication on when the project will receive funds in the current year; the position on the appointment of a director and secretariat to the project; when the advertisements for the positions will be placed in the media; the timeframe for the appointment of persons to these positions; and if a written statement of the current position and his intentions for the future will be given to the project management group in order that all parties are fully informed. [26703/00]