Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 366: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress on the review of the scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector; when he expects this review to be completed and published; if he will ensure an organisation (details supplied) has its funding secured in order to allow it to continue to carry out their vital work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25248/10]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Funding contracts under this Scheme are due to expire on 31 December 2010. Officials in my Department are currently evaluating the Scheme and the organisations currently being supported are being consulted as part of the review process. On the basis of the findings of the review, I will consider the options available to me regarding the future of the Scheme. All organisations involved in the Scheme, including the one referred to by the Deputy, are being consulted as part of the review process.

As the Deputy is aware, Departments are currently preparing their initial estimates for 2011. While at this stage I cannot give a commitment to any individual organisation, I will be endeavouring to make the best possible use of the resources available.