Joe Carey
Ceist:81. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to invite applications under the town and village renewal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15235/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 3 April 2019
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Freagraí scríofa
The Town and Village Renewal Scheme forms an important part of the Action Plan for Rural Development and has the potential to stimulate economic recovery and job creation in communities across rural Ireland. The scheme is specifically focused on rural towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000 people.
Since its introduction in 2016, almost €53 million has been approved for more than 670 projects across the country. These projects cover a range of activities, from improving the public realm in order to make towns and villages more attractive for locals and visitors alike, to job-creation and tourism/heritage projects.
I have secured an allocation of €15 million in my Department's budget this year for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Details of the 2019 Scheme are currently being finalised by my officials and I anticipate that the scheme will be launched shortly.