John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 950: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the directive she has issued in relation to sanctioning funding under the dormant fund scheme for a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; if she will give a firm commitment that funding will be allocated; when it will be granted and the amount sanctioned as this school serves the thriving community of this region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15248/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The application referred to by the Deputy is one of a large number of applications for the scheme received by the Midland Regional Office of my Department. These applications are currently being assessed on a phased basis by my officials. In keeping with the requirements of the Dormant Accounts Fund legislation, the assessed applications will be considered by the Inter-Departmental Committee on Educational Disadvantage, which will make recommendations to the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Minister Ó Cuív will then submit the list of recommendations to the Government for approval. Funding for approved projects will be channelled through my Department's Vote.

I cannot give an exact date of when the list of successful applicants under the first phase will be announced; however, I assure the deputy that my officials are processing the applications as quickly as possible.