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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Questions (915)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

915. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the grants that are available to expand a business providing holiday pods in Kilcar, County Donegal; the full details for the grants that may be available; the location in which applications can be made for grant funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16674/22]

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Funding may be available through the LEADER Programme for the type of project referred to by the Deputy.

The LEADER Programme is one of the key interventions of Our Rural Future, the Government’s Policy for rural development. This programme is a multi-annual programme which is delivered through Local Action Groups (LAGs) in each of the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas around the country.

Funding is provided under a broad range of themes, including enterprise development and social inclusion. In order for a project to be eligible for LEADER funding, it must be compatible with the actions outlined in the approved Local Development Strategy for the relevant LEADER area, and it must comply with the Operating Rules and EU Regulations in place for the programme.

The decision to approve a project, or otherwise, is a matter for the LAG which administers the programme in each LEADER area. Interested applicants should, in the first instance, contact the relevant LAG through its Implementing Partner to discuss the eligibility of the project and the funding that may be available. The list of all Local Action Groups, their Implementing Partners and their contact details, is available on my Department's website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/c45498-local-action-groups.

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is part of a package of national and local support measures to rejuvenate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland through the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 Rural Regeneration Programme. The Scheme, funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, is administered by the Local Authorities.

Local Authorities are required to advertise for expressions of interest from towns/villages in their area and can select proposals for development into detailed applications to be submitted to the Department. The central aim of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme is to support the revitalisation of towns and villages, to improve the living and working environment of their communities, and increase their potential to support increased economic activity into the future. It is anticipated the 2022 application period for the scheme will be in April.

Groups or organisations qualify for support schemes or programmes provided by my Department where they meet the requisite eligibility criteria. Groups should check my Department's website for scheme announcements and regarding closing dates for applications at gov.ie

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