Community Development Projects

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Questions (1178)

Michael Murphy

Question:

1178. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if his Department's Community Centres Investment Fund can provide support in circumstances where an existing community centre, due to age, structural condition or non-compliance with modern standards, must be demolished and fully rebuilt; if such full-rebuild projects are eligible for funding under any strand of the scheme; if not, whether the eligibility can be changed for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71548/25]

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Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht

The Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF) was introduced to provide high quality, accessible, community spaces that are available to all groups in all communities in both rural and urban areas. Some €110 million has been allocated 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. I expect to announce the next round of CCIF early next year, which will focus on refurbishment work in existing community centres. The details in this regard are currently being finalised.

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 any interested organisations to check my Department’s website for information on funding opportunities and announcements.