Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2019
26. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a final decision will be made on applications under the 2019 town and village renewal scheme in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43787/19]
View answerThe Town and Village Renewal Scheme forms an important part of the Action Plan for Rural Development and the Government's Project Ireland 2040 Programme for Rural Regeneration.
I launched the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme on 16th April last. The closing date for receipt of applications from the Local Authorities under the Scheme was 28th June.
Over 300 applications for funding were received from the Local Authorities. My officials have now completed their assessment of these applications and the successful applicants will be announced very shortly.
The Town and Village Renewal Scheme has become a central part of the Government’s drive to enhance our rural towns and villages and to make them attractive places in which to live and work.
Since the Town and Village Renewal Scheme was introduced in the second half of 2016, almost €53 million has been approved for more than 670 projects across the country. The scheme has supported public realm improvements, local tourism initiatives, and community and enterprise hubs throughout rural Ireland.
