Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)
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Question 263: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way in which Údarás na Gaeltachta has assisted island communities through the provision of buildings; and if any such provision will be made in Arranmore Island, County Donegal. [5788/05]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Údarás na Gaeltachta has been assisting island communities in the Gaeltacht in various ways over the years. This assistance includes the direct provision of buildings or, in some cases, the provision of grant aid towards the cost of buildings. Islands that have received assistance to date include Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, Inis Oírr, Oileán Cléire, Toraigh and Árainn Mhór in County Donegal.

In the case of Árainn Mhór, an enterprise centre comprising two new units was built by Údarás between 2000 and 2002. I understand that one of these units was vacated by the occupier in 2004 and that expressions of interest from persons wishing to locate a business in this unit have recently been sought by Údarás.

If the Deputy requires additional information in regard to any specific case, I will be happy to pursue the matter further.