Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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85. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she expects to announce successful applications under the built heritage investment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20310/17]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Built Heritage Investment Scheme is a scheme for the repair and conservation of protected structures (i.e. structures on the local authority Record of Protected Structures). The scheme supports heritage projects across the country in and create s employment in the conservation and construction industries, while helping to regenerate urban and rural areas.

Financial support is provided by my Department through a number of structured schemes for the conservation and protection of heritage buildings, including the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Structures at Risk Fund.

I am delighted to be able to say that tomorrow I expect to announce a significant investment in both the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Structures at Risk Fund for 2017. These will now support a large number of projects across every local authority area in the country.

The administration of the Built Heritage Investment scheme is devolved to local authorities who are contacting successful applicants in the coming days. A circular outlining the terms of the scheme can be found on my Department’s website. Any queries about the operation of the scheme should be directed to the relevant local authority.