Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
1390. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of each individual project approved under the town and village renewal scheme in County Clare in 2024; the grant approved for each project, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2225/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) was introduced in 2016 and is one of a number of measures designed to rejuvenate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland. Since the launch of the scheme over €177 million has been allocated to almost 1,800 projects. Of this more than €7.5 million has been allocated to 64 projects in County Clare.
In April 2024, funding of €20.4 million was announced to support 82 successful TVRS projects. These projects were in respect of applications received when the scheme was opened for applications in July 2023. Details in relation to projects funded in County Clare are set out in the table below.
Additionally, in August 2024, 53 Project Development Measure (PDM) projects to support the regeneration of town centres were approved as part of the approach to the rollout of the Town Centre First policy. These projects were also funded under the umbrella of the TVRS, and the details in relation to County Clare are set out in the table below.
|
Year |
Scheme |
Town or Village |
Amount approved |
Description of Project |
Status |
|
2023 |
Main Scheme |
Querrin |
€221,400 |
Reinstating a schoolhouse as a multi-purpose community asset. |
Ongoing |
|
2023 |
Main Scheme |
Labasheeda |
€193,881 |
Works to conserve the character of the building (a former church) that will enable the centre to serve as a multi-functional community space |
Ongoing |
|
2023 |
Main Scheme |
Killaloe |
€225,000 |
Enhancement works to Tobermurragh park to provide the town with a central public green space. |
Ongoing |
|
2023 |
Main Scheme |
Ennistymon |
€495,000 |
The creation of an inclusive, attractive and vibrant outdoor public square. |
Ongoing |
|
2024 |
TCF Project Development Measure |
Sixmilebridge |
€50,000 |
Develop an overall design scheme for a pedestrian footbridge in Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare across the O'Garney River along with associated public realm designs on either side of the bridge. |
Ongoing |
|
2024 |
TCF Project Development Measure |
Lisdoonvarna |
€50,000 |
Design of a wellness corridor to key features within the town. Project will complete design scoping and bring this project to the planning consent stage. |
Ongoing |
