Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 818: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the circumstances regarding the processing of a Gaeltacht road grant application for persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30994/09]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised that the application under Scéim na mBóithre Áise referred to by the Deputy was received on 23 February 2009 and subsequently examined by an official of my Department on 31 July 2009 during a visit to the area in question. The condition of the road did not warrant it being afforded priority under the scheme. On foot of further representations received, the road was inspected again by another official on 7 August 2009 and the initial assessment was confirmed. In line with good practice, road inspections such as this are carried out periodically when my officials have a range of duties to perform in particular areas, e.g., visits associated with Irish Summer Colleges, Gaeltacht Summer Camps, etc. This policy ensures that the work, and the costs associated with it, is being carried out in an efficient and cost-effective manner.