Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

The principal difficulty heretofore raised with the Government by sponsors of schemes was that they tended to have approval for scheme numbers in excess of those, which were available in their areas. The raising of the cap related to those aged over 55 was meant to address that shortfall in eligible participants. I was not aware of the details of the numbers allocated to Longford County Council. I will arrange to have the matter examined and report directly to the Senator on it.