Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
847. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when successful projects in County Clare will be announced under the 2022 outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme to support the development of walkways and greenways in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27844/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development and enhancement of outdoor recreational infrastructure such as trails, walkways, cycleways, blueways and bridleways in rural areas. Earlier this year, I launched the 2022 Scheme with a budget of €15 million to support outdoor recreation projects nationwide.
The Measures to be funded under this year’s Scheme are:
Measure 1: for small scale projects requiring funding of up to €30,000,
Measure 2: for medium scale projects with funding of up to €200,000,
Measure 3: for large scale projects seeking funding of up to €500,000, and
Project Development Measure: funding of up to €50,000 for development costs for strategic large scale projects
The 2022 Scheme is now closed for all measures and the assessment process has commenced for all applications.
I hope to make an announcement on the successful applicants under Measure 1 and Project Development Measure in the coming weeks, with Measures 2 and 3 being announced later this year.
