Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
1337. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if matters raised in correspondence in relation to a club (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if an update on the grant under the Community Centre Investment Fund will be provided. [44922/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the 2022 Community Centre Investment Fund, over €45.8 million was committed for improvement and refurbishment works on over 860 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 window for applying for the scheme closed in early September. I understand that over 1,060 applications were received under CCIF 2024. I can confirm that the club referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application under Category 2 of the Community Centre Investment Fund 2024. All applications are currently being assessed and I expect to begin announcing successful projects as soon as that process has been finalised.
