524. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for information on State funding to the Ballybeg Community Development Project in County Waterford; if he is aware that the project is without core funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4959/16]

While my Department operates a range of community schemes and programmes, which are governed by eligibility criteria and rules, it does not provide funding to Ballybeg Community Development Project nor does it have any contractual arrangements with that organisation.

I am advised that Ballybeg Community Development Project had a contract under the Youth Capital Programme, which concluded earlier this year. As the Youth Capital Programme is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, the Deputy may wish to follow up the matter directly with that Minister.