Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is a really good scheme and it is very welcome in all the communities that have welcomed people into the country. There has been feedback that the timescale was tight. I understand that is so of necessity. There will be a split, with €30 million this year and €20 million available next year. Will the scheme for the €20 million be open towards the end of this year or will it open next year? It is important that people have time to think of the projects. These are good projects but proper community consultation is needed and people need time to work out the best way to spend the money so that the new and existing communities can benefit as much as possible.

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