Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 October 2025
411. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the level of funding available for community groups for improvements to community centres in Budget 2026; if funding will be made available for new builds in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55459/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF) was introduced to provide high quality, accessible, community spaces and has approved some €110 million since 2022 for the enhancement and refurbishment of existing community centres and the construction of new centres.
As part of Budget 2026, I was delighted to announce an increase in the annual budget for the CCIF by €3 million to €20 million.
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. A decision in relation to the timing of further iterations and the measures to be included will be made in due course.
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 organisations to check my Department’s website for information on funding opportunities and announcements.
