Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 448: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government following the closure of Gaeltacht partnership company, Meitheal Forbatha na Gaeltachta, when the remaining sum of approximately €19,000 of an approved grant for the purchase of a boat by a person (details supplied) will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27537/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG) was contracted by my Department to deliver two programmes, the Rural Development Programme (RDP) Axis 3 and 4, and the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP). MFG also implemented other programmes on behalf of other Government Departments.

I can confirm that the application referred to in the question is fully approved and there is an outstanding balance of some remaining to be drawn down.

There are complex legal and contractual issues in regard to MFG to be resolved and my Department is currently working on both long and short term solutions to ensure the continued delivery of the RDP and other programmes in Gaeltacht Areas. My intention is to find a solution that will be efficient and effective, and applied at the earliest possible opportunity. Once the appropriate solution has been determined my Department will ensure that all promoters are contacted and updated.