Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021
1296. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding will be provided to Kerry County Council for the provision of a footpath (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16506/21]
View answerI can confirm that an application in respect of the project in question was received in 2020 by my Department under the scheme referred to by the Deputy.
Almost 250 applications were received under the relevant strand of scheme and the level of funding sought far exceeded the available budget.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to fund all of the proposals received and the project referred to by the Deputy did not rank high enough in the competitive assessment process to qualify for funding on this occasion.
My officials are available to discuss the project application further with Kerry County Council, if required.
