Paul Nicholas Gogarty
Ceist:87 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when it is envisaged that the first payments from the dormant accounts fund will be made. [17719/03]
Written Answers. - Dormant Accounts Fund.
The Dormant Accounts Fund Disbursements Board is an independent statutory body under the aegis of my Department. The remit of the board includes preparation of a plan for the disbursement of moneys from the dormant accounts fund for the purposes of programmes or projects designed to assist the personal, educational and social development of persons who are economically, educationally or socially disadvantaged or persons with a disability. I understand that the disbursement plan is currently under preparation by the Board and will be submitted for ministerial approval shortly. The board will publish the plan as soon as it receives approval. It is envisaged that the disbursements from the fund will commence in the autumn.