I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 to 197, inclusive, together.
The 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme was launched on 13th April last, with a focus on improving the economic development of our rural towns and villages. The scheme is funded by my Department and administered through the Local Authorities.
Following the assessment of all proposals received, I recently approved a total of €21.6 million in funding for 281 towns and villages throughout the country under the scheme. A total of 10 towns/villages in Co. Longford and 10 in Co. Westmeath were amongst the successful applicants.
Details of these towns and villages and the funding allocated to each of them under the 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme are provided in the following table.
Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2017
|
|
Town or Village
|
Amount Offered
|
Longford
|
|
Ballymahon
|
€58,240.00
|
Edgeworthstown
|
€80,000.00
|
Ardagh
|
€42,400.00
|
Granard
|
€31,200.00
|
Lanesboro
|
€30,000.00
|
Lisryan
|
€51,200.00
|
Mullinalaghta
|
€48,360.00
|
Newtownforbes
|
€76,000.00
|
Newtowncashel
|
€20,000.00
|
Longford
|
€200,000.00
|
Total Longford
|
€637,400.00
|
Westmeath
|
|
Ballinahown
|
€32,000.00
|
Ballinacargy
|
€40,000.00
|
Collinstown
|
€72,000.00
|
Delvin
|
€68,000.00
|
Killucan/Rathwire
|
€76,000.00
|
Kinnegad
|
€33,600.00
|
Milltown Pass
|
€84,000.00
|
Moate
|
€92,000.00
|
Rahugh
|
€38,400.00
|
Streamstown
|
€60,000.00
|
Total Westmeath
|
€596,000.00
|