Dáil Éireann - Volume 490 - 29 April, 1998

Written Answers. - Swimming Pool Projects.

66. Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the up-to-date position regarding grant aid towards the building of a new swimming pool in Loughrea, County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there has been a substantial amount of money collected locally; and if his attention has also been drawn to the fact that the project cannot progress unless grant approval is issued by his Department. [10209/98]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey): I refer to the reply to Question No. 221 of 17 February 1998. The position is unchanged.