Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 October 2025
101. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when the Community Centre Investment Fund will be open to applications; and if funding for new builds is being considered such as in the Community Centres Investment Fund 2023-New Builds Measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55737/25]
View answerThe Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF) has provided some €110 million since 2022 for the enhancement and refurbishment of existing community centres and the construction of new centres.
I am committed to delivering further iterations of the scheme in the coming years in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government for this to become a permanent rolling fund. A decision in relation to the timing of further iterations and the measures to be included will be made in the context of the management of ongoing commitments under the fund. This will also include a decision as to the extent to which the scheme focuses on refurbishment of existing centres or the development of new ones.
My Department also supports community facilities with enhancement works through a range of other funding streams including through the CLÁR programme, LEADER and the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. I would encourage organisations to check my Department’s website for information on funding opportunities and announcements.
