Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 675: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review a grant scheme (details supplied) to take account of the ongoing running, maintenance and insurance costs of such facilities as those covered in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23632/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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In May 2005, I announced proposals for a pilot project for the provision of a number of skateboard facilities. My Department wrote to all city and county councils at that time enclosing details of the initiative, including the selection criteria, and invited councils to submit an application to participate in the pilot project. Funding under that scheme is intended for capital purposes only. The costs of ongoing management of the facilities will be a matter for the local authorities concerned.