Arthur Morgan
Question:640 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the amount spent on urban renewal in each of the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24923/03]
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640 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the amount spent on urban renewal in each of the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24923/03]
Under the EU co-funded operational programme for local urban and rural development, 1994 to 1999, investment in urban and village renewal projects in cities, towns and villages throughout the country amounted to some €60.57 million. Further investment of €145.5 million was projected under the urban and village renewal measure of the regional operational programmes, 2000-06, though expenditure under these programmes is currently under review in the context on the ongoing mid-term evaluation of the national development plan.
Expenditure under these programmes for the last six years was as follows:
€ million |
|
1997 |
16.87 |
1998 |
17.10 |
1999 |
15.47 |
2000 |
9.45 |
2001 |
5.95 |
2002 |
20.64 |