Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
797. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applications received in each of the years 2020 to 2023 and to date in 2024, per county, for funding under the town and village renewal scheme; the number therein that were successful; the number that were unsuccessful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19190/24]
View answerThe Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) was introduced in 2016 and is one of a number of measures designed to rejuvenate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland. Since the launch of the scheme over €177 million has been allocated to almost 1,800 projects across Ireland.
Indeed I have just announced the successful projects under the 2023 scheme, with a further 82 projects set to receive €20.4million in funding.
In line with the commitment in Our Rural Future , TVRS priorities are reviewed at the end of each scheme year to ensure that funding is targeted effectively to support vibrant and attractive communities and to respond to changing needs and opportunities. They will be reviewed again in advance of the announcement of the 2024 Town and Village Renewal Scheme, which is due to launch in quarter four of 2024.
Further detail requested by the Deputy regarding applications under TVRS since 2020 are appended to this answer
