Road Projects Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Ceisteanna (265)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

265. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider reopening the Gaeltacht road grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29258/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Dinny McGinley)

In view of the very limited budget available and in the context of the priorities outlined in the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 , there are currently no plans to re-open this scheme in the short to medium-term.