Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding applications submitted for funding under the parent child home programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54436/12]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I understand that the Deputy is referring specifically to an application for Lottery Funding from the Early Learning Initiative at the National College of Ireland. I can confirm that an application for funding has been received and is currently under consideration. The Deputy may wish to note that over 500 applications for grant support have been received from individuals, groups and organisations and that the current value of all applications amounts to €13 million which far exceeds the available funding of €500,000. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that, in the circumstances, it will not be possible to assist all applications. However, the assessment process is at an advanced stage and all applicants will be informed of the outcome as soon as final decisions have been made.