Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 41: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans in relation to the future of the community development programme; the options he has considered in respect of the future management structures for community development programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23869/09]

John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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Following the recent supplementary budget, the allocation for the Community Development Programme for 2009 is €20.9m. As the Deputy may be aware, a review of the Community Development Programme is currently underway and I anticipate findings in this regard in due course. There is an ongoing need to ensure that resources are directed in a targeted and effective manner and activities funded by my Department are subject to critical appraisal. In that way those we work to assist will receive the maximum benefit.