Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 October 2021
68. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has received an application for town and village renewal made by Clare County Council in respect of Clonlara Village, County Clare. [49950/21]
View answerThe Town and Village Renewal Scheme provides funding to support the revitalisation of our rural towns and villages. This year's Town and Village Renewal Scheme, with an indicative budget of €15 million, will place particular emphasis on addressing vacancy and dereliction, supporting remote working, and enhancing town centre living in line with the objectives of “Our Rural Future – Ireland’s Rural Development Policy 2021-2025".
The closing date for applications to the 2021 Scheme was Friday 16th July. I can confirm that an application in respect of the project referred to by the Deputy was submitted by Clare County Council to my Department for consideration under the 2021 Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
Applications are currently undergoing a formal assessment process, with funding being allocated to the successful applications, on foot of the outcome of this process. I expect to announce the successful applications before the end of the year.
