Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 211: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the withdrawal of funding from a society (details supplied) means that there is no support facility on the island for community projects and in particular for the DIT degree course in the community centre; and if he will arrange to provide the necessary funding at this stage. [12272/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I have previously advised the Deputy that funding for the Society in question was withdrawn in 2004. Since then, my Department has provided funding to support the validation process for the degree programme on the island. I have also advised the Deputy that a process is under way to achieve simplified local delivery structures with improved coverage and levels of service locally. Any future development supports and associated resources from my Department for the island will be considered in light of the outcome of this process.