Written Answers Nos. 791-795
795. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total number of applications approved for Louth County Council through the town and village renewal scheme by year, project title, location, total amount approved since its introduction in 2016, in tabular form; the monies that were subsequently returned by the council to her Department; the reasons for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24827/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Town and Village Renewal Scheme was first introduced in 2016 and is one of a series of national and local support measures designed to rejuvenate small rural towns and villages throughout Ireland under my Development’s rural development investment programme.
The Scheme provides supports for projects that revitalise Ireland's rural towns and villages. The projects supported range from public realm improvement, community parks, digital hubs, as well as the regeneration of derelict buildings, enhancement works at tourism attractions and other important local amenities.
Since the launch of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, over €113 million of funding has been approved for more than 1,400 projects across Ireland. I will shortly announce the details of the 2022 Town & Village Renewal Scheme.
The following table outlines each individual project approved under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) in County Louth from 2016 through to 2021:
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Scheme |
Town or Village |
Description of Project |
Funding Approved |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2016 |
Ardee |
Upgrading of 3 roundabouts, signage, upgrade of Heritage Trail, Wildlife garden and Railway walk and extension of playground facility |
€72,250 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2016 |
Blackrock |
Upgrade Sea wall in car park, undertake drainage works, resurface, line and carry out improvements on car park in Blackrock community centre. |
€42,925 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2016 |
Clogherhead |
Upgrade Little Strand facilities, build a wall in car park, planting, purchase a beach accessible mat, install 3 outdoor showers at beach |
€37,325 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2016 |
Dromiskin |
Civil works to create a heritage park in village centre |
€30,600 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2016 |
Dunleer |
Location Branding, provision of recycling bins, planting of trees, lighting, signage |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2016 |
Grange |
Rethatching of pub and planting |
€25,500 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2016 |
Omeath |
Extend playground and undertake minor streetscape and visual enhancements |
€28,900 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2016 |
Reaghstown |
Renovate playground |
€42,500 |
|
Total 2016 |
€380,000 |
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|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Ardee |
Dee Hub/Health Check |
€56,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Ballapousta |
Road Safety Public Realm |
€79,305 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Blackrock |
Public Realm |
€55,100 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Carlingford |
Public Realm |
€79,337 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Dromiskin |
Footpaths |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Dunleer |
Market House Development |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Kilkerley |
Community Playground, Picnic Area |
€63,855 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Knockbridge |
Playground |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Reaghstown |
Installation of lift, Toilet facilities - Community Complex Renovation |
€32,137 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Stabannon |
Walking Trail/Footpath lightening |
€29,873 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Tallonstown |
Upgrade existing Heritage Trail |
€21,807 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2017 |
Tullyallen |
Safe Pathway to King Williams Glen |
€58,313 |
|
Total 2017 |
€775,726 |
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|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Annagassan |
Village enhancements |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Baltray |
Viewing platform on the Baltray promenade |
€42,400 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Blackrock |
Footpaths from Old Golf link Rd to Sandy Lane and from Sandy Lane to Elm Park |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Collon |
To re-slate historic Collon Church of Ireland Church |
€80,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Dromiskin |
To provide a footpath, street lighting etc. |
€72,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Fieldstown/ Brownstown |
To create two sculptures |
€60,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Grangebellew |
Village enhancements |
€76,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Greenore |
Village enhancements |
€75,809 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Kilcurry |
To provide a footpath to link all amenities in the village |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Kilkerley |
Complete tarmac of car park area |
€28,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Louth Village |
Village enhancements |
€57,948 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2018 |
Termonfeckin |
Village enhancements |
€100,000 |
|
Total 2018 |
€892,157 |
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|
Louth |
TVRS 2019 |
Blackrock |
Installation of additional phase of footpaths and public lighting on the Rock Road. |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2019 |
Darver |
Upgrade of purpose built Community Centre. |
€38,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2019 |
Greenore |
Build footpath to link Greenore village and existing footpaths, with local deep water port and Carlingford Ferry. |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2019 |
Termonfeckin |
Provision of footpath from Termonfeckin village to Seapoint Beach. |
€100,000 |
|
Total 2019 |
€338,000 |
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|
Louth |
TVRS 2020 |
Dromiskin |
Development of a looped footpath with associated works and lighting. |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2020 |
Blackrock |
??Improvements to footpaths along Rock Road and addition of a looped walkway. |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2020 |
Carlingford |
Repair of the medieval boundary wall at Carlingford Heritage Centre and refurbishment of the public toilets in the village. |
€100,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2020 |
Stabannon |
Provision of footpaths and lighting in the village. |
€76,050 |
|
Total 2020 Main |
€376,050 |
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|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure 2020 RD1 |
Ardee |
To develop an active online presence, including online platform, website development, training, mentoring and promotion for local business and groups. |
€25,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure 2020 RD1 |
Carlingford |
Provision of cafe style outdoor furniture, seating, parasols and traffic segregation in key areas of the town and activation plan for town in order to increase footfall. |
€40,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure 2020 RD1 |
Clogherhead |
Rejuvenation of the village business district with shop front improvements such as painting and signage. |
€25,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure RD2 |
Blackrock |
Range of measures to help community adapt to challenges of COVID 19 including marketing campaign, painting, lighting and outdoor furniture. |
€40,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure RD2 |
Dunleer |
Provision of business/digital Hub to enable remote working |
€25,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure RD2 |
Louth Village |
Shop front painting and signage enhancement scheme |
€25,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure RD2 |
Omeath |
Enhancement of outdoor space plus scheme to enhance the town's business district. |
€25,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure RD2 |
Various Locations 8 Towns |
Development and promotion of a seafood trail "Sea Louth" Interpretative panels, brochure and passport. |
€40,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure RD3 |
Drogheda |
Urban renewal with deep clean of streets and installation of street art |
€40,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure RD3 |
Dundalk |
Partnership between Louth Council & Dundalk Business improvement District Scheme to improve the streetscape |
€40,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure RD3 |
Stabannon |
Creation of Community Meeting Room facilities in local GAA Club |
€19,440 |
|
Louth |
TVRS Accelerated Measure RD3 |
Various Locations BCP's |
Providing additional equipment to various BTP’s |
€25,000 |
|
Total 2020 ACM |
€369,440 |
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|
Louth |
TVRS 2021 |
Baltray |
The proposed project will result in the enhancement of a recently developed successful community garden in Baltray Village. The Baltray Community Garden became operational in summer 2019. |
€46,148 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2021 |
Carlingford |
The proposed project will enhance recreational facilities in the town and help the village reach its potential as a tourist destination. |
€93,755 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2021 |
Collon |
The proposed project will involve the development of a much-needed playground and recreational area in the grounds of the former Parish Hall in Collon Village centre, as well as undertaking a feasibility study for the provision of a Community Hub/Multiuse Facility. |
€180,000 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2021 |
Dunleer |
Development of remote working facilities, provision of an outdoor, partially covered multi-purpose space and a central outdoor exhibition detailing Dunleer’s journey to becoming a ‘flagship greener, smarter, energy efficient town’, sustainable street lighting and biodiversity led planting |
€316,563 |
|
Louth |
TVRS 2021 |
Termonfeckin |
?The proposed project will involve the development of a much needed playground and recreational area in Termonfeckin. The project has been designed to result in considerable social, economic and environmental benefits for the local community.? |
€207,000 |
|
Total 2021 |
€843,466 |
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|
Total 2016 to 2021 |
€3,974,839 |
There have been three projects decommitted under TVRS main scheme (listed below). As no funding had been drawn down on these projects no recoupment was required:
• 2018 Greenore
• 2020 (Main Scheme) Blackrock
• 2020 (Main Scheme) Dromiskin
There was also one project decommitted under 2020 Accelerated Covid Measure (ACM):
• 2020 ACM Louth Village
