443 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the grant applications made to his Department by the Louth Youth Federation on behalf of the Drogheda Youth Information Centre and the Northside Community Youth Project; when a grant application will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6723/02]

The applications submitted on behalf of Drogheda Youth Information Centre and the Northside Community Youth Project will be considered in the context of allocations for 2002 having regard to policy considerations, existing commitments and to the overall level of financial resources available for the youth sector.