93 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children if a group (details supplied) will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45719/10]

103 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application for national lottery funding in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45778/10]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 103 together.

Grants from National Lottery funding are considered and approved by the Minister for Health and Children based on the recommendation of the relevant section within the Department. In the case of the group in question, I understand that the Childcare Directorate of my Office has considered the application in question and has passed its recommendation to the Minister's office. I understand that a decision on the application will by made shortly following which the group will be advised of the outcome.