Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 17 Dec 2003

Vol. 577 No. 4

Written Answers. - Dormant Accounts.

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

303 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, prior to the announcement in the budget of the allocation of ?10 million from the dormant accounts fund for the new rural social programme, the Dormant Accounts Fund Disbursement Board had been consulted regarding the proposal; if the board had approved the allocation of ?10 million from the fund; if it has approved the allocation since; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31624/03]

Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Mr. N. Ahern)

In accordance with the terms of the Dormant Accounts Act 2001, as amended, the Minister recently wrote to the chairman of the Dormant Accounts Disbursement Board to consult with them on the provision of the additional €10 million for the rural social scheme. A reply is awaited.