Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
977. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the capital budget allocation for the town and village renewal scheme in each of the years 2019, 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [5121/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince the launch of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme in 2016, over €93 million of funding has been approved for more than 1,340 projects across Ireland.
From an initial allocation of €10 million in 2016, the capital budget for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme grew to €15 million in 2019 and 2020. The funding for 2020 was increased by €10 million to €25 million as part of the Government's July Stimulus package. This additional funding was provided to support towns and villages to adapt to COVID-19.
For 2021, €20 million has been allocated to support an expanded Town and Village Renewal Scheme. €5 million of this funding will be used to support the development of remote working facilities throughout the country, including by upgrading existing hubs and Broadband Connection Points.
The following table outlines the capital budget allocation for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme in each of the years 2019, 2020 and 2021, as requested:
|
Scheme Year |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
|
Capital Budget |
€15 million |
€25 million (includes €10 million under July Stimulus) |
€20 million
|
