Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 December 2022
317. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will publish the full list of projects supported by her Department under the building acquisition measure; if she will outline the plans for the way that these vacant properties will be developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62487/22]
View answerIn June of this year, I launched the 2022 Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS), again prioritising projects that bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use and promote residential occupancy in town centres.
In recognition of the urgent need to transform and regenerate town centres I introduced a new Building Acquisition Measure (BAM) under the 2022 Scheme to support local authorities to immediately acquire derelict or vacant buildings, with the intention of using these projects for town regeneration purposes in line with the aims of TVRS.
The properties must form the basis of an application under a future TVRS call or be developed for town regeneration purposes via the local authorities' own resources or another funding stream by the end of 2024.
The projects drawn down under the BAM and detail of the proposed purpose are as follows:
|
Local Authority |
Town |
Building |
Proposed Purpose |
|
Carlow |
Bagenalstown |
Former convent |
Hub for regeneration: enterprise, community, multi-use event space, outdoor education space. |
|
Cavan |
Cootehill |
Former Bank of Ireland building |
Remote Working Hub & multi-purpose community space |
|
Cavan |
Market House, Ballinagh |
Former B+F Stores and Market House |
Multi-purpose community space and remote working hub |
|
Clare |
Kilrush |
Former Mars Cinema and Ballroom |
Urban renewal educational research training facility |
|
Cork |
Mitchelstown |
FCA Hall on grounds of old Military Barracks |
Multi-purpose venue for sports activities and organisations |
|
Galway |
Athenry |
Former commercial property |
Multi-purpose Hub |
|
Kerry |
Moyvane |
Former Garda Station |
Multi-purpose community space |
|
Kildare |
Monasterevin |
Former Bank of Ireland building |
Co-working enterprise hubs |
|
Kilkenny |
Glenmore |
Property with adjoining commercial premises |
Community shop and café |
|
Leitrim |
Carrick on Shannon |
Former bakery and shop |
Multi-purpose community space |
|
Limerick |
Feohanagh |
Parochial Hall |
Resource centre for the community |
|
Limerick |
Rathkeale |
Former Bank of Ireland building |
eHub & multi-purpose community facility |
|
Longford |
Edgeworthstown |
Former Public House |
Multi-purpose community space |
|
Louth |
Dunleer |
Former Bank of Ireland building |
Multipurpose community space |
|
Meath |
Rathoath |
Site in centre of Ratoath |
A small park, community building and some element of parking |
|
Monaghan |
Monaghan Town |
Convent school building |
Social enterprise hub |
|
Offaly |
Ballyboy |
Former Community Hall |
Multi-purpose community space |
|
Offaly |
Moneygall |
Commercial property with garage |
Multi-purpose community and enterprise hub |
|
Roscommon |
Tarmonbarry |
Former Garda Station |
Multi-purpose community space |
|
Roscommon |
Ballintubber |
Former Garda Station |
Multi-purpose community space |
|
Sligo |
Enniscrone |
Factory |
Community operated co working facility |
|
Sligo |
Ballymote |
Shop |
Ballymote community hub |
|
Tipperary |
Carrick on Suir |
Garden Centre |
Tourism accommodation, cultural, amenity and recreational uses |
|
Waterford |
Portlaw |
Premier Hall |
Multi-purpose community / cultural hub |
|
Waterford |
Lismore |
Former Bank of Ireland building |
Multi-purpose community space |
|
Wexford |
New Ross |
Former Courthouse |
Multi-use community building |
|
Wexford |
Rosslare Harbour |
Former Bank of Ireland building |
Centre to support community action |
|
Wicklow |
Ashford |
Former Garda Station |
Community Centre |
|
Wicklow |
Carnew |
Former Bank of Ireland building |
Remote Working Hub |
