Community Development

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2012

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Ceisteanna (410)

James Bannon

Ceist:

485 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason there has been a delay in the approval process in relation to an application for additional funding for a sports hall (details supplied) and community centre in view of the fact that the application was submitted through the relevant EU notification system on 13 January 2012 and this centre is urgently in need of equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21804/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

The process with regard to Axes 3 and 4 of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) approving funding in excess of the State Aid de minimis limit of €200,000, under the Basic Services and Village Renewal measures, will shortly be finalised. I understand the importance of resolving this issue as soon as is possible. All Local Development Companies will be notified as soon as the process has been completed and all regulatory requirements have been met.