Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
2174. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when decisions will be made under the Community Centres Investment Fund; the total amount of funding available for this; the total number of applications received; the amount of the fund directed towards energy generation and energy efficiency at community centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42229/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Community Centres Investment Fund is a new capital fund of €15 million which will provide funding for the improvement and refurbishment of existing community centres in both urban and rural areas.
Over 1,000 applications were received and the appraisal process is currently ongoing. All applications will be subject to a competitive assessment process based on the assessment criteria as set out in the fund guidelines.
Due to the high level of applications to the fund, it is expected to be quarter 4 of 2022 when applicants are notified of the outcome of the application and appraisal process.
Costs associated with improving the energy efficiency of Community Centres are eligible under the fund and details of successful applicants will be available on the Department’s website www.gov.ie/drcd. Until all applications have been assessed and a decision made on successful projects, I am not in a position to provide the amount of funding directed towards energy generation and energy efficiency at Community Centres.
