Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2026
261. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the funding allocated to Cork County Council under the historic structures fund in 2024 and 2025; the projects approved in Cork during these years; when recipients of the 2026 fund will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16275/26]
View answerAs the question refers to both Cork County Council and the entire county of Cork, this response provides details for projects allocated funding allocated under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) for 2024 and 2025, under the remit of both Cork County and Cork City Councils.
In 2024, projects within the Cork County Council area received €266,000 across 6 structures, with a further 6 projects in Cork City Council receiving €344,000. In 2025, which was the first year of the revised HSF scheme, the funding was focused on a smaller number of larger projects, a further 3 projects within Cork County Council received €316,800, while an additional 2 projects in Cork City Council received €400,000.
This list of projects which were awarded funding in each of these years is as follows:
|
Project |
Funds |
Year |
|
31 Sheares Street, Cork City |
€50,000.00 |
2024 |
|
St. Laurence's Cheshire Home, Cork City |
€30,000.00 |
2024 |
|
St. Luke's Church, Cork City |
€25,000.00 |
2024 |
|
Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Cork City |
€25,000.00 |
2024 |
|
Cork Public Museum |
€114,000.00 |
2024 |
|
St. Mary's Church, Cork City |
€100,000.00 |
2024 |
|
Mourneabbey Monastic Site, Mallow |
€20,000.00 |
2024 |
|
JJ Coppingers |
€20,000.00 |
2024 |
|
Mallow Castle House |
€96,000.00 |
2024 |
|
Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh |
€100,000.00 |
2024 |
|
Lavally Loft, Mallow |
€10,000.00 |
2024 |
|
4 Market Street, Kinsale |
€20,000.00 |
2024 |
|
St. Anne’s Church, Shandon, Cork City |
€250,000.00 |
2025 |
|
Alms Houses, Glanmire, Cork City |
€150,000.00 |
2025 |
|
St. Laurence Cheshire Home, Lotamore |
€114,400.00 |
2025 |
|
Kinsale Museum, Kinsale |
€72,403.74 |
2025 |
|
Sirius Arts Centre, The Old Yacht Club, Westbourne Place, Cobh |
€130,000.00 |
2025 |
The assessment of this year’s HSF applications is ongoing. The application process for these grants is always very competitive, with worthy projects being submitted from across the country and limited funds available. I expect to announce the list of successful projects in late March.
