Dormant Accounts Fund

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2012

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Ceisteanna (396)

Eric J. Byrne

Ceist:

491 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in the context of the dormant accounts fund, in view of the evaluation (details supplied) carried out by the Highscope Ireland Institute, evaluating the programme to early years providers in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, if he will confirm that in view of the success of this scheme and the sponsors for the Dublin 10 Treasure Tots Nursery, that he will commit to funding for this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25160/12]

Freagraí scríofa

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

Childcare Community Business Limited, trading as Treasure Tots Nursery, was awarded Dormant Accounts funding of €28,500 under Round 4 of the Dormant Accounts RAPID Additionality Measure in July 2009. The grant has been used to deliver accredited training in High/Scope to key staff in child care and preschool facilities in Dublin 10. The contract for the Dormant Accounts funding will expire on 30 July 2012. The Dormant Accounts Fund is not a source of mainstream funding and cannot of its nature be regarded as a source of indefinite funding for specific projects. In this regard, the long-term sustainability of this particular project is a matter for the service provider and the relevant statutory agencies.

Questions Nos. 492 and 493 answered with Question No. 478.