165 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if her attention has been drawn to the plans for a project (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if she will support the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29319/01]

In September of this year I launched a 21.1 million initiative – £16.6 million – entitled the House of Tomorrow programme which offers support for research, development and demonstration projects aimed at generating and applying technologies, products, systems, practices and information leading to more sustainable energy performance in Irish housing. This programme may be of relevance to the Development Association and its proposed development of five energy efficiency-ecological houses and a community green centre.