Cathal Byrne (Fine Gael)

I want to highlight the need for urban regeneration funding for Enniscorthy town. Wexford town, which is located in the constituency in which I live, was delighted to receive €18.4 million in March 2021. With the programme for Government containing a commitment to a similar fund under a town and city regeneration process that is to be put in place during the Government's first year in office, I call for regeneration funding to be allocated in respect of my town of Enniscorthy as a matter of urgency.Wexford County Council has produced an ambitious three-strand plan, which includes the regeneration of Market Square and the historic Enniscorthy Castle and castle quarter, as well as the much-needed regeneration in the Templeshannon area, which is the historic part of Enniscorthy town. I want to know from the Government where exactly we are at with the new fund, when applications can be made to it and when that funding will become available.