asked the Minister for Education if his Department will sanction a grant for the provision of recreational facilities at Battery Heights, Athlone, County Westmeath.

An application for financial assistance under my Department's Community, Youth, Recreational and Employment Programme has been received from the Batteries Complex Building Committee, Battery Heights, Athlone.

My Department are currently engaged in examining the applications received. Until all applications are fully examined, I will not be in a position to say which projects may qualify for grant aid.