Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017
605. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will give consideration to an application for funding (details supplied) under the town and village renewal scheme 2017; and if her attention has been drawn to the importance of providing grant aid to this town. [35062/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI launched the 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme on 13th April last, with funding of €20 million available to support the revitalisation of up to 300 rural towns and villages over the next 12 months. The scheme will be delivered through the Local Authorities.
The selection of projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme will be by means of a competitive process, and all applications will be assessed on their merits against the scheme criteria.
The closing date for receipt of applications was 30th June 2017 and I can confirm that an application in respect of the project referred to by the Deputy was submitted to my Department for consideration. The assessment process is currently under way and I expect that the successful projects will be announced shortly.
Responsibility for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme will be transferring shortly to the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, T.D.
