Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
913. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the Community Centres Investment Fund provided funding for improvements to car parking facilities around community centres and parish halls in the 2022 allocation; if so, which category of funding was this awarded under; when the fund will be open for applications in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7088/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraLast April, I launched the Community Centres Investment Fund (CCIF), to support community groups with the upgrade and refurbishment of existing community centres. Outdoor amenities or improvements were not eligible for funding under the fund.
The Government is aware of the challenges facing community and voluntary organisations and I was delighted to secure €20 million in funding under Budget 2023 to continue the Community Centres Investment Fund.
It is intended that the 2023 fund will be targeted primarily at new build community centres. The details of this scheme are currently being developed by officials within my Department and I hope to announce further details in quarter 1 of 2023.
