Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 March 2004
148 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, regarding an application for funding under the capital assistance scheme for a property at Custom House, Athlone, County Westmeath, on behalf of ONE, a decision will be made as quickly as possible and funding granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9541/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra
A grant of €365,746 has been approved in this case.
149 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when CLÁR funding will be made available for recreational facilities for national schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9455/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am currently finalising the details for the implementation and management of the scheme for the enhancement of outdoor school play facilities and expect to be able to announce the first round of projects selected shortly thereafter.
As I indicated in my reply to a similar question last month, my colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, has made funds of up to €0.5 million available to the scheme, which will supplement the €1 million allocation from my own Department this year.
