Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022
88. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has engaged with Dublin City Council on the reconstruction of a community centre (details supplied); and if her Department will provide funding for this project. [17890/22]
View answerMy Department has not had an approach from Dublin City Council in relation to the reconstruction of a community centre in the area mentioned by the Deputy, although I am informed that there were meetings between the residents and Dublin City Council in the past on the matter.
The Community Centres Investment Fund recently announced by Minister Humphreys will be launched shortly. This fund will support community groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with the upgrade and development of their existing community centre facilities. This fund is not intended for the construction of new buildings.
My Department also runs a number of smaller capital schemes such as the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) which provides small grants to enhance facilities in disadvantaged areas. Funding is allocated by my Department to each Local Authority area. Further details of the programme can be found on my Department's website at www.gov.ie/drcd.
The Urban Regeneration fund, covering areas with larger populations, is available within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and further details are available from that Department.
