Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of people who have applied for CLÁR funding in 2007 and 2008 for improved ESB installation on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18846/08]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware CLÁR funds the cost of the customer contribution to the ESB for the installation of three-phase electricity for all new or existing businesses/enterprises in CLÁR areas. Applications are also accepted from Sports clubs who wish to install floodlights at sports grounds and from Community groups who wish to install three-phase electricity in order to equip community centres with catering kitchens etc. The following Table sets out the number of applications for CLÁR funding under this scheme for 2007 and 2008.