Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 270: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether there is an urgent need to appoint a full-time development officer for Sherkin Island particularly in view of the accreditation of a third level arts course with Dublin Institute of Technology which will require a full-time co-ordinator on the island; and if he will make the necessary arrangements therefor. [7228/06]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

The Deputy will be aware that funding to the Sherkin Island Development Society under my Department's community development programme was discontinued in 2004. He will also be aware that a process is currently underway to achieve simplified local delivery structures with improved coverage and levels of service locally. Any future community development supports and associated resources from my Department for Sherkin Island will be considered in light of the outcome of this process.