Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
780. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of an application by a city and county council (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12438/22]
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. On Friday 25 February, I announced almost €18.5 million in funding for 99 projects across Ireland under the 2021 Town and Village Renewal scheme.
A new Project Development Measure was also introduced for 2021. The purpose of this measure is to assist local authorities to contribute to a pipeline of significant, well-developed projects which might be subsequently progressed to constructions stage, subject to the availability of further funding.
The application referred to by the Deputy is part of this Project Development Measure and last week I announced a further €862,000 for successful proposals under this measure. I am pleased to confirm that the proposal referred to by the Deputy has been awarded €50,000 under the Project Development Measure.
