Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is an especially exiting project in Charleville and I was pleased to see it at first hand. I understand it will see the renovation of a number of vacant and derelict buildings in the heart of the town. Charleville courthouse will be renovated into a remote working hub and a currently vacant heritage building on Chapel Street will be converted into a new arts and community centre. In addition, an old HSE building in the town will be converted into the new home of the men's shed and the local snooker club. I again commend the Deputy, Councillor Doyle and others who made a contribution to securing that funding. I understand the Deputy's point about older allocations under schemes such as the town and village renewal scheme and the difficulties presented by the escalation of costs due to inflation. When it comes to individual projects, I ask that there be engagement with the relevant line Minister or that they be brought to my attention. If the projects are shovel-ready, we will certainly examine them and see what we can do.

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