Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the timetable for the introduction of the innovation fund for disability related projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19946/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The closing date for submitting applications under Phase II of the Enhancing Disability Services Project Funding for 2007-2008 is 14 July 2006. The appraisal of the project proposals will be undertaken by Pobal on behalf of my Department and it is expected that Pobal will make their recommendations to the Enhancing Disability Services Expert Group by November of this year. I hope to be in a position to make an announcement about the projects which will be funded by the end of the year. This provisional timetable is of course subject to change depending on the number of applications submitted for funding.