John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 244: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm the timeframe involved for considering an application for post tender approval (details supplied) which was submitted by Kilkenny County Council; if all of the information required has been submitted; if the project will be considered in the context of the 2009 Budget or if it will be considered for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26659/09]

Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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An application for post-tender approval for this project, costing an estimated €1.613 million, has been received in my Department from Kilkenny County Council, which is responsible for the administration of the Capital Funding Schemes in their area. The application is being considered in light of the available funding and competing demands. Having regard to the existing high level of contractual commitments under the schemes, it is unlikely that funding for this project will be available in 2009. However, it will be considered for approval in the context of the capital provision for new projects in 2010.