Mr. Michael O'Mahony:

It is a possibility, I suppose. On a related matter, as part of the convent project which, as has been stated, is completely funded through our own resources, we approached IRD Duhallow which is the local Leader organisation. We did not qualify due to state aid and de minimisrules. To my mind, this is ridiculous. As we were a successful organisation and already drawing down some state aid in terms of our community services and Pobal, we were beyond the €200,000 over three years maximum level of funding that can be achieved. Effectively, those who have an effective track record in managing projects that are of benefit to the local community are being penalised. It is a ridiculous situation that should be addressed. Some of it may be due to the interpretation of the particular rules in an Irish context rather than a European context.