Community Development.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 February 2010

Thursday, 18 February 2010

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Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Ceist:

15 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on re-establishing a community partnership for the Dublin 12 area. [8246/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Deputy John Curran)

Following on from the winding-up of the former local development company for the Dublin 12 area, KWCDT Ltd, my Department has continued its commitment to the area by identifying and supporting the transfer of a number of key projects to Rathmines/Pembroke Partnership on an interim basis. An initial allocation of some €0.3m in additional funding has been provided in this regard under the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) for 2010.

My Department, together with Pobal, is working to ensure the maintenance of essential front-line services in Dublin 12. I understand a proposal on the future delivery of supports for the area is being prepared but I have no plans to establish a new local development company in the area.