Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
349. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when funding under the historic structures fund will be allocated to a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42336/21]
View answerMy Department provides financial support for the protection of eligible heritage buildings and historic structures through two grant schemes, which are in the main, administered by the local authorities. These are the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS). The HSF is for conservation and enhancement to heritage structures and historic buildings, in both private and public ownership, for the benefit of communities and the public. The BHIS is a scheme for the repair and conservation of structures on the local authority Record of Protected Structures (RPS). It is designed to leverage private capital for investment in small-scale conservation projects across the country and to support the employment of skilled conservation professionals.
In relation to the particular building you mentioned I am pleased to say that funding has been allocated this year under the Historic Structures Fund and that funding may be drawn down on completion of works towards the end of the year.
The BHIS has been allocated €3m this year, up 20% on 2020. The HSF has also been allocated €3m this year. Details of the projects to be funded under both schemes were announced earlier this year and are available on my Department’s website. Details of the 2022 schemes will be made available later this year including details of how to apply for funding.
