Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2007
472 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when a decision will be made on an application made to the Dormant Accounts Fund on 4 January 2007, by a group (details supplied) in County Donegal for funding for the provision of a hydro pool; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11071/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe group concerned applied for assistance from the Dormant Accounts Fund under the disability category. Applications received under this category are currently being processed and it is anticipated that decisions will be made shortly in accordance with the legislation.
473 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the situation regarding an application for assistance under the programme of grants for locally based community and voluntary organisations, submitted by a group (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [11094/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Group to which the Deputy refers made an application under the 2006 Programme of Grants for Locally-Based Community and Voluntary Organisations. The application was not approved for funding as it was considered ineligible in accordance with the Programme guidelines. These Guidelines stipulate that health services or elder care provision are not funded by this Programme.
Correspondence in this regard has issued directly to the Group, setting out the reasons for this decision and the procedures in the event that the Group decides to appeal.
474 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when a decision will be made on an application made by a centre (details supplied) in County Cork for financial support under the community services programme; and if a decision could be reached sooner rather than later in order that staff will have some certainty regarding their future employment. [11254/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraBusiness plans submitted under the Community Services Programme are currently being assessed and the outcome notified to projects on a rolling basis. The business plan for the group in question was received on the 29th January 2007.
As there are 126 business plans for assessment it is anticipated that this process will take a number of months to complete. Every effort is being made to minimise delays in carrying out appraisals and notifying applicants of the outcome.
475 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will review the request of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 1 for funding under the dormant accounts programme in view of the marvellous youth work undertaken voluntarily by this club in a most disadvantaged area of Dublin’s inner city. [11673/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe group in question applied for assistance from the Dormant Accounts Fund under the measure providing supports for ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Initiatives for Disadvantage Young People. The intention of this funding is to provide greater access to ICT and to promote ICT skills development among disadvantaged young people.
The group's proposal did not score high enough in the assessment process to be recommended for funding. The group was advised on 31st January and of their right to seek a review of the decision. A request for a review was received on 22nd February and this is currently being processed. The group will be notified of the outcome of the review in due course.
