Ms Mary Hurley:

In the context of some of those community groups that were unsuccessful under our last call and where there was a capacity issue regarding the form filling and application process, we did run a number of information sessions in May and June of last year to support groups applying for funding under the community centres fund. Our colleagues in Pobal were very helpful in giving feedback to groups that were not successful. It is certainly something we will do again for future calls. We can have information sessions and support groups as they apply for funding.

We have put in place town regeneration officers. We are working under the town centre first policy. I hope the town centre officers will work to support community groups as they apply for the grants.