Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 March 2025
437. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there will be a further round of funding under the community centres investment fund grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14939/25]
View answerThe Community Centre Investment Fund has provided in excess of €109 million since 2022 for the enhancement and refurbishment of existing community centres and the construction of new centres.
Earlier this month under the 2024 fund, I was delighted to announce over €26 million for 369 community centres under Category 2, which provides funding of up to €100,00. This brings the total amount approved under the 2024 iteration of the fund to over €33 million for in excess of 770 projects nationwide.
The immediate priority is to facilitate the delivery of these 770 projects that have been announced in recent months. I am committed to delivering further iterations of the scheme in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government for this to become a permanent rolling fund.
