Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 September 2020
226. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands when the steering group which is to be established to review the suggested actions identified in the independent report on the pilot Town Centre Living Initiative will be operational; the details of the membership of the group; the terms of reference of the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25758/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe aim of the pilot Town Centre Living Initiative was to explore how to encourage increased residential occupancy in rural towns and villages and, at the same time, address the issue of vacant properties.
The independent report on the Initiative was published on 22 June 2020 and contained a number of suggested actions for further consideration.
An Inter-Departmental Steering Group is now being established to examine all of the suggested actions in the Synthesis Report in detail, with a view to bringing forward a set of proposals for consideration by Government. The Terms of Reference for the Steering Group and the membership of the Steering Group are currently being finalised.
