Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 June 2024
60. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when she expects drawdown of the ORIS 3 funding allocation of €445 thousand in respect of an amenity (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26455/24]
View answerThe Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development and enhancement of outdoor recreational infrastructure such as walking trails, cycleways, water-based recreation sites and mountain trails. Since the launch of the scheme in 2016, funding of over €129 million has supported 1,775 projects across the country.
I was delighted to announce total funding of almost €22.5 million for 270 projects under the 2023 scheme. This is the largest allocation since the establishment of ORIS.
County Kerry received funding of over €1.4 million for 17 projects under the 2023 scheme. This allocation includes €445,140 awarded to the project referred to by the Deputy. It is expected that this project will be completed by June 2026, although the exact timeframe for delivery is a matter for Kerry County Council. Successful projects can draw down funding as works are completed and the project is delivered.
