Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
370. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the specific historic towns engaged in programmes of heritage-led regeneration by her Department in 2019; and the amount provided to each town in funding. [21920/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Historic Towns Initiative (HTI) is a joint undertaking between my Department and the Heritage Council which aims to promote the heritage-led regeneration of Ireland’s historic towns. This initiative includes works to significant historic buildings, streetscape conservation and the public realm and demonstrates the effective way that heritage can be used to regenerate urban centres.
Funding of €1 million was shared by six towns under the 2019 programme as follows
|
Town |
Amount Awarded |
|
Kilrush Co. Clare |
€190k |
|
Letterkenny Co. Donegal |
€200k |
|
Ballina, Co. Mayo |
€140k |
|
Navan, Co Meath |
€160k |
|
Boyle, Co. Roscommon |
€140k |
|
Nenagh Co. Tipperary. |
€170k |
I recently announced that a further €1m funding is being awarded this year to be shared between the following towns
- Tralee, Co Kerry
- Ramelton, Co. Donegal
- Ballina, Co. Mayo
- Roscommon, Co Roscommon
- Sligo, Co Sligo
- Clones, Co. Monaghan
These towns were selected following a competitive process inviting local authorities to propose projects for heritage-led regeneration in one historic town in their area.
