I have responsibility for the implementation of the National Childcare Investment Programme (NCIP) 2006-2010 under which the company referred to by the Deputy was approved for capital grant funding up to a maximum of €520,000. I understand that the company has requested additional funding of €65,966 to complete the project and that Pobal, which assists my Office in administering the NCIP, has raised a number of issues with them. A final decision in regard to the request for additional funding will be made following clarification of these issues.