Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 April 2025
863. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding allocated to Cork County projects as part of the community centre investment fund from 2020 to 2024; the projects approved; if the monies for same have been drawn down by Cork County Council, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15167/25]
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 over 770 projects nationwide.
Applications under the CCIF, with the exception of the exception of the 2023 new build measure, are submitted directly by community groups. As such, Cork County Council has not received any funding under the CCIF.
Details of all successful applications under CCIF, including those in Cork, can be found on my Department's website: www.gov.ie/en/service/fec91-community-centres-investment-fund/.
