Written answers

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Department of Rural and Community Development

Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Photo of Pat CaseyPat Casey (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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533. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the criteria, selection processes and scoring mechanisms used to decide awards under the 2017 town and village grants by application, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43402/17]

Photo of Michael RingMichael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme was launched on 13 April last, with a focus on improving the economic development of our rural towns and villages. The scheme forms an important part of the Action Plan for Rural Development.

When the scheme was launched, Local Authorities were given full particulars of how the scheme would operate, including the scheme outline and detailed information regarding the qualifying conditions, assessment criteria and scoring system that would be applied.

Detailed as follows is the Scoring framework for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2017 which formed part of the Scheme Outline and Application Form which were circulated to all Local Authorities in April 2017.

A minimum threshold of 65% was required for each criterion and the mark required to meet this benchmark is also outlined as follows for each criterion.

Selection CriteriaDetailed OutlineMax ScoreQuality Threshold
Economic Development PotentialDoes the project include activities that have clear positive economic impacts?

Does the project complement or leverage other Government programmes and objectives?

Does the proposal add value to current initiatives?

For projects exceeding €100,000 does the project demonstrate a strong economic case?
3019.5
Strategic nature of the proposal and coherence with local area plans/healthcheckWhat evidence is there that the project proposal is in line with the aims and objectives of local area plans?

Did the application seek input from local community or business interests?
2013
Demonstration of need and potentialDoes the proposal include a clear statement of identified needs?

Does the proposed plan of action address the needs identified?

Does the proposal show engagement with the local community or business interests in the formulation of the project proposal?
2013
Realistic nature of the proposal?Are a clear set of defined outputs and outcomes included in the proposal?

Has a delivery mechanism been identified?

Is there a process in place to measure outcomes and impact of the proposal over time?
159.75
Value for MoneyExtent to which projects are clear and include targets, realistic costing and timescales. 

Clear rationale for costs requested.

The cost effectiveness of the proposal with regard to the level, range and quality of outputs and outcomes to be delivered.
159.75
Total10065

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