Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2018
606. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans for the expenditure of the town enhancement and development fund for Dunmore, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6691/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Action Plan for Rural Development contains a number of measures which have the objective of rejuvenating Ireland’s rural towns and villages to make them more attractive places in which to live and work, and to increase their tourism potential.
The 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme was launched in April last year, with a focus on projects which could stimulate and encourage economic activity in our rural towns and villages. Following a competitive process, in October 2017 I announced the allocation of €21.6 million to 281 projects in towns and villages across rural Ireland.
A total of 15 projects were submitted to my Department by Galway Co. Council for consideration, and I awarded funding of over €1 million to 13 of those projects. No application in respect of Dunmore appears to have been submitted to my Department under the 2017 Town and Village Renewal scheme.
However, I plan to launch another round of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme in 2018, with a continued focus on projects that will have a strong impact on supporting rural economies and improving the quality of life for people who live in rural towns and villages. Full details of the scheme will be made available to all Local Authorities when the scheme is launched.
