Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 161: To ask the Taoiseach the extent of funds available to the commemoration fund for project allocation; the criteria that apply for eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23103/07]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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The amount of funding available for Commemoration Initiatives for 2007 is €200,000.

The Fund was established to make resources available to groups and organisations for the study and commemoration of historic events of national importance. By providing financial support to local organisations, the aim is to assist and encourage the development of local programmes of commemoration.

The following issues are taken into account when assessing projects for funding: impact, significance and relevance, geographic spread, balance between popular and academic, educational content and viability. Total funding committed to date this year is €91,127.