Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
1592. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development what schemes are available as part of a rejuvenation scheme for an area in Cork (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12704/24]
View answerMy Department supports vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland by delivering a wide range of strategic interventions and investments throughout the country. These are underpinned by the Our Rural Future and Town Centre First policies whose key aim is to breath new life into rural towns and villages including by addressing vacancy and dereliction.
In relation to the specific query raised in relation state funded schemes for the painting of houses and commercial properties in a community, my Department has provided funding in this regard in recent years via support for the enhancement of streetscapes in rural towns and villages under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. However, I understand that the area referred to in the Deputy's query is part of Cork City and thus does not fall under the rural support schemes administered by my Department.
I have, however, recently launched the Community Recognition under which Cork City Council has received an allocation of capital funding. The Fund has the potential to support a range of community resources and projects and I have asked local authorities (who will administer the scheme at local level) to engage with local communities in relation to proposed projects. Indeed, Cork City Council should also be in a position to advise as to any other potential streams of funding which may be available outside of my Department.
