Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 March 2022
240. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of an application (details supplied); if she will ensure that this group is supported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11852/22]
View answerThe Town and Village Renewal Scheme aims to assist with the rejuvenation of rural towns and villages throughout Ireland, making them more attractive places to live, work and visit.
In line with the commitment in Our Rural Future, the 2021 scheme prioritised the renovation of derelict and vacant buildings in our town centres, with a view to bringing these buildings back into use and enhancing town centre living. I also increased the maximum grant available under the Scheme last year to €500,000 to permit projects of additional scale to be funded.
On Friday 25 February last, I announced almost €18.5 million in funding for 99 projects across Ireland under the 2021 Town and Village Renewal scheme. This included funding of over €1 million in funding for 6 projects in Cavan, details of which are below
All applications were assessed as part of a competitive process. I can confirm that funding was sought in respect of the application referred to by the Deputy but it was not selected for funding on this occasion.
I will shortly be launching the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for 2022 should they wish to reapply.
|
Town |
Project Description |
Funding |
|
Cavan Town |
Comprehensive upgrade and enhancement of Con Smith Park, a large urban amenity in Cavan Town, Co Cavan. |
€499,249.34 |
|
Bailieborough |
Streetscape enhancement to include façade and gable wall painting and derelict shop front repairs and replacements. |
€213,289 |
|
Swanlinbar |
Streetscape enhancement to include façade painting, murals, window graphics for the front of derelict buildings, purchase of wheelchair accessible fishing pods along the river, and installation of iron sculptures. |
€90,000 |
|
Kilnaleck |
To upgrade and repurpose parts of the Realtóg Centre and the Kilnaleck Community Centre to a Remote Working and Digital Hub. |
€89,402 |
|
Redhills |
Village enhancement to include: façade painting of 25 buildings; upgrade of seven (7) benches; connecting services to the village green. |
€87,812 |
|
Virginia |
Streetscape enhancement through the commissioning of four murals depicting culturally important subjects from the life of Virginia. |
€41,435 |
|
Total |
€1,021,187 |
