Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, €35 million was the carry-over for this year on top of a significant amount of money that was spent in 2013. An estimated total of €105 million was available for expenditure in 2013. I have been doing everything I possibly can to get groups to commit to funding. There was a significant underspend on behalf of groups during 2012 and into 2013. I set a date which concentrated the minds of groups, boards and CEOs into allocating funds up to 31 August this year. I will be in a position to know what projects will be decommitted in the next few weeks to allow me to reallocate some of the money. That will ensure that it is committed in 2013 with a view to being spent in 2014 and 2015.

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