Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 September 2022
664. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when successful applications for the level 3 outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme will be announced (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44921/22]
View answerThe Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development and enhancement of outdoor recreational infrastructure such as trails, walkways, cycleways, blueways and bridleways in rural areas.
Earlier this year, I launched the 2022 Scheme with a budget of €15 million to support outdoor recreation projects nationwide. The measures being funded under this year’s Scheme are:
- Measure 1: Small Scale Repair/Development/Promotion and Marketing (up to €30,000)
- Measure 2: Medium Scale Repair/Upgrade and New Trail/Amenity Development (up to €200,000)
- Measure 3: Strategic Large Scale Repair/Upgrade and New Strategic Trail/Amenity Development (up to €500,000)
- Project Development Measure: Development Costs for Strategic Large Scale Projects (up to €50,000).
Last month, I was delighted to announce funding of almost €6 million supporting 200 outdoor recreation projects under Measure 1 and the Project Development Measure.
I can confirm that an application has been submitted in respect of the specific project referred to by the Deputy under Measure 3 of the Scheme. I expect to be in a position to make a further announcement in the coming weeks on the successful projects under Measures 2 and 3 of the Scheme.
