Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2017
190. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a redevelopment project in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7697/17]
View answerMy Department administers a scheme under which financial assistance can be provided towards the capital costs associated with developing or improving community and language facilities in the Gaeltacht.
My Department has received an application for funding under this scheme to assist with the development referred to by the Deputy. However, while my Department contributes towards the cost of providing living accommodation for Irish language students attending the facility during the summer months, the facility is not in the Gaeltacht. Accordingly, my Department will not be in a position to fund the substantial capital costs associated with the planned redevelopment.
