Extending the Border fund area

Summary

Deputy Kirk asked whether the fund’s restricted area of expenditure could be broadened. The Minister said he would consider suggestions but prioritised using the existing funds to maximum advantage.

Seamus Kirk Mr. Kirk Fianna Fáil

I asked a question about the Border fund last week and the substance was that——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

If it was disposed of last week we should not resurrect it.

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Seamus Kirk Mr. Kirk Fianna Fáil

It is relevant to my question today. Is there a possibility of extending the area in which the money will be expended? At present the area of expenditure is very restricted and the benefits which would accrue to the disadvantaged areas in the Border counties from broadening the area——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

A question, please, Deputy.

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Seamus Kirk Mr. Kirk Fianna Fáil

I assume there will be negotiations on the renewal of this scheme and will the Minister look at the possibilities of extending the area in which the money can be expended?

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Alan M. Dukes Mr. Dukes Fine Gael

To the extent that there appears to be an inadequacy in the coverage of the fund I am certainly prepared to listen to any suggestions put forward by the Deputy or anybody else. My main concern is to ensure that the funds now provided are used to the maximum advantage.

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