Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. He will be aware that a considerable level of local fund-raising has taken place in Ballaghaderreen over a long period. If everything is in order when the preliminary report is submitted, will the Minister of State indicate whether there are funds available to meet the commitment in respect of the €3.8 million required? Does Ballaghaderreen fall into the disadvantaged area category? How is disadvantage defined in this regard? The community that would be serviced by the swimming pool is located in a very rural and disadvantaged area.

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