Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2022
355. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); if her Department offers funding opportunities which would address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36461/22]
View answerMy Department has provided a range of supports which both Men's and Women’s Sheds availed of, depending on the works being completed.
For example, last year the Community Enhancement Programme provided funding of €4.5m for small capital grants to community groups to enhance their facilities and towards the re-opening of facilities. Men's and Women’s sheds along with other community groups could apply to this funding programme.
It is hoped to run another CEP later in 2022, however, details of this programme are not yet confirmed. I would advise the group to check www.gov.ie/drcd on a regular basis for updates and to also make contact with their Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) for further details on the programme. The LCDC may also be in a position, using their knowledge of the local area, to direct the group in question towards a short term arrangement for the summer months so that they can continue to meet while they await a return to their premises.
