140 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 132 of 15 December 2010, if she will provide an update on the matter; when she expects a decision to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2833/11]

As previously pointed out to the Deputy the company in question was approved capital grant funding under the National Childcare Investment Programme (NCIP) 2006-2010 of up to €520,000 to develop child care facilities. The company then sought additional funding and I understand that Pobal, who administer grants on behalf of my Office, is still awaiting a response from the company in relation to a number of issues raised by them and that the matter will not be progressed until these issues are resolved.