Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
1918. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if an application for funding by a community centre (details supplied) will be examined; and if the centre is entitled to any additional grant aid given the extenuating circumstances in this case. [1624/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe group the Deputy refers to was successfully awarded funding under Category 2 of the Community Centres Investment Fund. There was a huge volume of applications received and at this time, there is no additional funding available for any of the successful groups.
While I recognise the challenges currently faced by capital projects in terms of rising construction costs, a carefully calculated contingency budget will meet many of these challenges. I would advise the group to complete the procurement process and evaluate the quotations received.
An information/help session is due to take place for successful Category 2 and 3 applicants at the end of the month and the group in question will have received notification on how to register for this session. I would advise them to attend the session which will provide information about the procurement and financial elements of projects.
