Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 September 2022
292. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of valid applications that have been received by her Department, by county, under the community centres investment fund; when funding will be allocated to successful applicants, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47370/22]
View answerThe Community Centres Investment Fund application closing date was Thursday 14th July 2022, and 1,048 applications were received with funding of almost €71 million sought.
I am unable to confirm to the Deputy the number of valid applications per county, as the appraisal process is currently ongoing. All applications will be subject to a competitive assessment process based on the assessment criteria as set out in the fund guidelines.
Due to the high level of applications to the fund, it is expected to be quarter 4 of 2022 when applicants are notified of the outcome of the application and appraisal process.
Details of successful projects will be available on the Department’s website, www.gov.ie/drcd.
