Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

A very limited number. We have had two to three applicants in recent days or weeks. That is one issue we have been prioritising. Departmental officials have met with every applicant who was awarded funding to get a sense of timelines and how to progress the projects. We are anxious to see the capital budget progressed as quickly as possible to get projects moving. The shutdown of the construction sector, first, and the requirement to balance finance has meant that some projects have not been able to commence.