Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

In this context, and to ensure optimum effectiveness from the funding available, my Department has advised all local authorities to monitor very carefully their expenditure under the schemes. Applications for additional funding from a number of authorities, including Cork County Council, will be considered by my Department in the light of any savings emerging later in the year in other local authority areas.

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