Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2021
387. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide information on the establishment of a new small capital grant scheme for community centre upgrades which was announced in Budget 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51741/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraA new capital fund for the upgrade of Community Centres was referenced recently in the National Development Plan, and funding of €5m has been secured for this under Budget 2022.
This is consistent with the Programme for Government commitment to establishing a small capital grants scheme for the maintenance, improvement and upkeep of community centres.
The details of this capital scheme are currently being developed within my Department. It will be launched in early 2022 and further details, such as the type of community centres eligible, will be announced in due course.
