Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 December 2013
122. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there is funding available to further restore a building of historical interest (details supplied); if he will provide details of the grant schemes available in all respects, including tax breaks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53495/13]
View answerI am currently finalising details for a new Built Heritage Jobs Leverage Scheme, which I hope to announce shortly, to assist with works to safeguard protected structures, in private and civic ownership, protected under the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2012. An allocation of €5 million in stimulus capital has been announced in Budget 2014 for this scheme. It is intended that this scheme will leverage private capital for investment in a significant number of labour intensive, small-scale, renovation projects. Whilst the details of the scheme are yet to be announced, it is envisaged that the local government system will administer the scheme. Once the scheme is announced, the Deputy could refer to the local authority in question regarding details of potential funding for the project referred to.
