639 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received an application for funding for running costs from a club (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if she will take account of the vital role played by this club in a disadvantaged area of Dublin’s inner city; and if she will give full consideration to the needs of the club as a special project for youth. [34539/06]

A request for funding under the Special Projects for Youth Scheme on behalf of the project referred to by the Deputy has been received in my Department.

Due to the high level of existing commitments in the Youth Sector and to the large number of applications received it has not been possible to accede to this request this year. I understand that application forms for the 2007 round of grants will issue shortly and that it will be open to the project to re-apply.