John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 271: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will ensure that funding is allocated under the Dormant Accounts Fund for a group (details supplied) in County Sligo who work and provide an invaluable range of activities; when funding will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6744/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The group in question was awarded Dormant Accounts funding of €129,010 by the Dormant Accounts Fund Disbursements Board under the initial round of funding. The grant was to fund a youth worker, administration and programme costs over a two-year period. My understanding is that this funding will expire at the end of the summer this year.

Deputies will appreciate that the Dormant Accounts Fund cannot of its nature be regarded as a source of indefinite funding for specific projects. However, I am keen to ensure where projects can demonstrate strong impacts in tackling disadvantage and are coming to the end of their funding term, full consideration is given by relevant Departments to their possible mainstreaming.

To assist in this process, I recently secured Government approval for the allocation of additional Dormant Accounts funding to enable a limited number of projects, approved by the former Board under the initial round of funding, to continue for a defined period. This funding will be targeted at certain projects that are awaiting decisions by Government Departments or Statutory Agencies on mainstreaming. My Department is currently considering the operational arrangements for this funding measure with other relevant Departments.

The group in question may qualify for further Dormant Accounts funding in this context.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 272: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved and awarded a grant for a roof. [6877/07]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The grant in question was paid on 12 February 2007.