Dan Neville (Limerick West, Fine Gael)
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Question 518: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding provision of a grant to construct a community based child care facility at Broadford, County Limerick. [32670/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I understand that an application for capital grant assistance under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme, EOCP, 2000-2006, was submitted by this group to my Department some time ago.

Each application undergoes a thorough assessment by Area Development Management Ltd., which is engaged to administer the grants on my Department's behalf, to ensure that it meets the EOCP's funding criteria. In addition large-scale projects, such as that proposed in the case of this capital development, undergo an intensive assessment process by an external building consultant. I understand from inquiries I have made that the application is now in the final stages of the appraisal process.

When the appraisal process is complete, my Department will be in a position to make a decision regarding the funding application and the group will be informed of the outcome as soon as possible.