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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2022

Wednesday, 6 April 2022

Questions (266)

Alan Dillon

Question:

266. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on a funding allocation (details supplied); if the project has commenced and the associated timeline on works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18643/22]

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The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund provides funding for the development and construction of capital projects in towns and villages and rural areas across Ireland. The Fund has, to date, allocated funding of €278 million for 191 projects across the country worth a total of €376 million.

Calls for applications to the Fund are sought under two categories – Category 1 and Category 2. Category 1 relates to large scale ambitious capital projects with all necessary planning and other consents in place. Category 2 provides funding to enable the development of project proposals suitable for future calls for Category 1 applications.

The Ballintubber Abbey project was approved for funding of €2,677,352 from the second call for Category 1 applications to the RRDF. Mayo County Council is the lead party for the project. I am informed by my officials that the project is currently engaged in the detailed design process.

If more detailed information is required on the progress of the project, I would advise the Deputy to contact the Council directly.

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