Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2023
40. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the rural regeneration and development fund to date; if she will provide an update on the list of all projects which are scheduled for completion in Cork in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9255/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Rural Regeneration and Development Fund provides funding for the development and construction of capital projects in towns and villages and rural areas across Ireland. The fund supports the objectives of Our Rural Future, the framework for the development of rural Ireland over the next five years. To date, 215 projects have been approved for funding of €395 million for projects costing €542 million.
Calls for applications to the Fund are sought under two categories – Category 1 and Category 2. Category 1 relates to large scale ambitious capital projects with all necessary planning and other consents in place, and which are ready to proceed. Category 2 provides smaller grant funding to enable the development of project proposals suitable for future calls for Category 1 applications.
In relation to projects based in Cork, to date the Fund has provided over €34.6 million for 21 projects located in Cork worth a total of €59.7 million.
Based on the information in the most recent progress report submitted to my Department by the lead parties the following projects located in Cork are due to be completed in 2023.
|
Project Title |
Category |
Lead Body |
Project Description |
Total Project Cost |
RRDF Funding |
|
Ballydesmond |
2 |
Cork County Council |
This project will develop a plan to improve service infrastructure, foster Health and community wellness, assist economic development and contribute to economic viability in the village. |
€75,000 |
€56,250 |
|
Anne's Grove |
2 |
Office of Public Works |
This project will see the development of a plan for the House and Gardens and to progress the plan to planning permission and statutory consents stage. |
€500,000 |
€375,000 |
|
Coláiste Íosagáin Campus |
2 |
Údarás na Gaeltachta |
This project will complete an overall Coláiste Íosagáin Campus master plan which will set out the economic, planning and environmental case for the re-purposing of the building structure and the surrounding area. |
€268,000 |
€180,000 |
|
Briery Gap Theatre and Library |
1 |
Cork County Council |
The project will restore and upgrade the Briery Gap Theatre and Library in the centre of Macroom. |
€7,943,976 |
€2,000,000 |
|
Regeneration of Youghal Town Centre and the Development of a future vision for the disused former Courthouse |
2 |
Cork County Council |
This proposal is for the regeneration of the Youghal town centre through public realm renewal and the redevelopment of a disused former Courthouse as a visitor experience. |
€375,000 |
€281,250 |
|
Development of a Georgian Cultural/Heritage Quarter for Mitchelstown |
2 |
Cork County Council |
This proposal will repurpose a key vacant landmark building to facilitate the overall branding and place making of a Georgian Cultural/Heritage Quarter in Mitchelstown. |
€360,000 |
€270,000 |
|
Ballydesmond Village Public Realm and Placemaking Enhancement Plan |
1 |
Cork County Council |
This project is on delivering key village centre improvements, including enhanced streetscapes, walkways and park areas. |
€903,000 |
€812,700 |
|
Fermoy Town Centre Renewal Project |
2 |
Cork County Council |
This project will develop plans for the reuse of vacant town centre buildings which will address the social, economic, cultural and physical needs of the town, the development of an exemplar Craft Makers Hub, the provision of enhanced recreational facilities and place making and public realm enhancements. |
€1,925,000 |
€1,540,000 |
|
Development for Macroom |
2 |
Cork County Council |
This project includes public realm interventions that will enhance footfall and improve accessibility and the development of a future vision for a prominent derelict heritage property in the town. |
€494,000 |
€395,000 |
|
The Beara Breifne Way |
2 |
Fáilte Ireland |
This proposal aims to enhance the trail quality and visitor experience to make a positive economic and social contribution to local communities |
€400,000 |
€300,000 |
