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Rural Regeneration and Development Fund

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2021

Thursday, 21 January 2021

Questions (517, 518, 519)

Cathal Crowe

Question:

517. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the rural regeneration and development fund applied for in respect of Inis Cealtra, or Holy Island, County Clare. [3222/21]

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Cathal Crowe

Question:

518. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the rural regeneration and development fund applied for in respect of Loop Head Light House, County Clare. [3223/21]

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Cathal Crowe

Question:

519. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the rural regeneration and development fund applied for in respect of a garden (details supplied). [3224/21]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 517 to 519, inclusive, together.

Arising from the first and second calls under the Rural Regeneration scheme, 63 Category 1 projects have been approved for funding of €131 million and 76 Category 2 projects have been approved for funding of €35 million. Category 1 relates to major capital projects that can drive sustainable rural regeneration and development, while Category 2 supports projects that require development funding to bring them to a stage where they are ready to apply under Category 1 calls.

The three projects referred to by the Deputy are all being led by Clare County Council.

The Iniscealtra project was approved for funding of €920,500 under the second first call for Category 2 applications. Based on the periodic updates my Department seeks in relation to progress on funded projects, I understand that the Council has appointed contractors to carry out work on the visitor experience interpretation and preliminary design.

The Loop Head Lighthouse was approved for funding of €868,500 under the first call for Category 1 applications. I understand the Council has commenced the waterworks for the Loophead Lighthouse and is engaged in the planning and design of the enhancement of the tourism offering within the compound of the Lighthouse.

The Vandeleur Project was approved for funding of €1,720,000 under the first call for Category 1 applications. I understand the Council is currently engaged in the tender process to appoint a contractor to deliver the final project.

If more detailed information is required on the progress of the above projects, I would advise the Deputy to contact the Council directly.

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