Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a further grant could be provided for the construction of a crèche facility at information technology Tralee north campus under the equal opportunities child care programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11176/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As the Deputy may be aware, responsibility for the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 has been assigned to the Department of Health and Children as part of the establishment of the new Office of the Minister for Children under the Minister of State with responsibility for children, Deputy Brian Lenihan.

With regard to the application for capital grant assistance under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006, I understand that the community based group in question was approved capital funding of €700,000 in March 2005. I also understand that the group has sought additional capital grant assistance and that this request is in the final stages of the appraisal process. When this process has been completed the group will be informed of the outcome.