David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her comprehensive response and the information she gave. Can she tell us when successful applications under the CCIF will be announced and made available? Many people around the country are waiting for them and I note that a number of colleagues have tabled questions in this regard. Does she agree that in many communities that do not have a centre, people find it hard to organise themselves to get together, in a situation where there is a lot of responsibility put on communities? Will she consider supporting community councils in parishes and areas around the country that are trying to establish, or have already established, forums for organising? As she knows, applying for funding is not easy and there are lots of boxes to be ticked. Sometimes, people even have to establish a community group as a public limited company and get charitable status. There is much to do in order to get things done.

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