John McGuinness
Ceist:492 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision can be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the timeframe involved. [7678/02]
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492 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision can be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the timeframe involved. [7678/02]
As the Deputy is no doubt aware, my Department has been assigned the lead role in the development and co-ordination of child care service provision over the course of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. Funding for the programme comes from both the EU and the Exchequer.
With regard to the particular application referred to by the Deputy, I have been informed by the child care directorate of My Department that an application was received on 14 February. It will now be subject to the normal assessment and appraisal process. It usually takes about three months before I make a final decision regarding funding of a project.
I am sure that the Deputy will understand that it would be premature of me to comment any further on this particular application. In accordance with the general guidelines for funding under the equal opportunities child care programme, expenditure incurred prior to approval being granted will not be eligible for grant aid.
493 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if funding of ?15,000 will be made available to a playschool (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if there is another funding source which could be of assistance. [7679/02]
As the Deputy is no doubt aware, my Department has been assigned the lead role in the development and co-ordination of child care service provision over the course of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. Funding for the programme comes from the EU and the Exchequer. Therefore, it is subject to all of the European regulations regarding grant aid.