EU Funding.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 June 2005

Wednesday, 1 June 2005

Ceisteanna (166)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

174 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there are EU grants available for a project (details supplied); and if he will give the maximum advice and assistance on this matter. [18717/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (Mr. C. Lenihan)

The idea in question might be pursued with the Directorate General for Development of the European Commission, which is responsible for preparing EC policies in the development co-operation area, and with EuropeAid, which is the Commission's implementing body for EC policies. Details of the website of the European Commission are asfollows: www.europa.eu.int/comm/development/ index_en.htm.