Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

With regard to the Minister's support, last year another €1.1 million was delivered for seven projects under the Mayo town and village renewal scheme. I vividly recall the Minister visiting the old courthouse building in Balla with me during her visit to the Connacht Gaelic Athletic Association centre of excellence in the county where a big dome was delivered under the rural regeneration and development fund. There has been a sprinkle of projects delivered in all parts of Mayo and that has to be appreciated and acknowledged.

The development of the old courthouse is progressing in Balla and there is also an application for some solar panels as part of the refurbishment of the community centre. I believe an allocation of in the region of €100,000 is being sought for that project. The application has been progressed through the town's community resource development committee.

I commend Mayo County Council on its preparation of these applications and its work with the community. I know it is a competitive process and the evaluation will take a number of weeks, but I am hopeful that Mayo will have its fair share in 2024.

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