Written answers

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Department of Environment, Community and Local Government

Urban Renewal Schemes

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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378. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will include Castleisland in County Kerry under the town centre renewal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9662/16]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I assume the Question is referring to the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, which was launched in late 2015. The aim of the Scheme is to improve the living and working environment in small rural town and village communities and enhance their potential to support increased economic activity into the future. The Scheme will be delivered by Local Authorities in conjunction with local communities and development organisations as part of a concerted effort to support the sustainable and coordinated development of rural towns and villages. While the precise mechanisms for the selection of projects and the approval of funding have yet to be finalised, I can assure the Deputy that the selection process will be open and transparent and in that context it is not possible, at this time, to say what towns will be awarded funding under theTown and Village Renewal Scheme.

It should be noted that my Department is also contributing to the work of the Retail and Town Centre Revival Working Group, which is overseen by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, as part of the Retail Consultation Forum. This Working Group is developing a framework for town centre revival, which can be used by towns and villages to support business growth and job creation.

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