Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

I am informed that this is a matter for local authorities in accordance with their responsibilities under section 67 of the Local Government Act 2001. I have no plans to initiate any scheme or programme in this regard. However, as always, where possible, I am prepared to consider the use of my Department's programmes and schemes to provide appropriate support to initiatives taken by lead Departments or agencies to support communities.

At present, projects of this type identified locally within RAPID areas by the area implementation team can qualify for co-funding under the housing estate enhancement leverage scheme operated by my Department, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and the local authorities.

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