Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
967. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when Pobal will invite applications for the social enterprise measure under the Dormant Accounts Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25291/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraLegislation governing the Dormant Accounts Fund provides for the disbursement of monies from the Fund for programmes or projects to assist:
- the personal and social development of persons who are economically disadvantaged,
- the educational development of persons who are educationally disadvantaged, and
- people with disabilities.
The 2016 Dormant Accounts Fund Action Plan includes a range of measures to be delivered across a number of Government Departments that meet these objectives. The Plan includes a provision for the allocation of up to €1.75 million to support Social Enterprise measures.
My Department is currently working with Pobal in finalising the Social Enterprise measure under Dormant Accounts Fund, with a view to inviting applications under the scheme in the coming weeks.
