David Stanton
Ceist:458 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether residents, community and other groups which have concerns regarding proposed developments in their area and wish to carry out research in order to inform and back up objections they may wish to make, should receive financial assistance from the State or State agencies; if such assistance is available from his Department or any State agency; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11846/02]