Departmental Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 February 2022

Wednesday, 9 February 2022

Questions (184)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

184. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the developments that have occurred since the allocation of funding towards an infrastructure plan in respect of Inch Beach, County Kerry under the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme in late 2021; the details of actions the local authority has taken to access the funding and initiate the process of carrying out the plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7196/22]

Written answers

Minister for Rural and Community Development (Deputy Heather Humphreys)

The Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding under a number of different measures for the development and enhancement of outdoor recreational infrastructure.

On 29th November 2021, I approved €49,950 under the ORIS Project Development Measure for an Infrastructural Development Plan for Inch Beach. Under the terms of the Funding Agreement, the deadline date for completion of the project is 31st December 2022.

I understand that Kerry County Council have confirmed that in the coming weeks they will be engaging with the Inch Tourism and Development Committee and other key stakeholders regarding the Infrastructural Development Plan.