Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022
488. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department will extend the deadline for the building block improvement grant programme, in light of the difficulties in getting the necessary reports back on time that many institutions are experiencing (details supplied). [58778/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Building Blocks – Improvement Grant opened on Friday 28th October 2022. The closing date for this Grant was originally Friday 25th November 2022.
Officials in my Department have been working closely with Pobal, to identify and resolve any issues being experienced by providers, including whether the closing date should be extended.
I am pleased to advise that Pobal has announced an extension to the closing date, which will now be 16th December. Service providers have been notified through the online portal, the Hive.
