Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2024
570. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the application for a community centre investment grant by a facility (details supplied). [37779/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the 2022 Community Centre Investment Fund, over €45.8 million was committed for improvement and refurbishment works on 861 existing community centres across Ireland. In April, I approved funding of €30 million for the construction of 12 new community centres across nine counties.
In June this year, I was delighted to announce a further round of funding to support community groups to upgrade and refurbish the community facilities in their areas. The Community Centre Investment Fund 2024 will provide funding of between €10,000 and €100,000 towards capital costs for the refurbishment of existing community centres.
The 2024 scheme closed for applications on Thursday 5th September. I understand that the application referred to by the Deputy has been received and will now be appraised alongside all of the other applications. I expect to begin announcing the successful applicants in the coming months.
