Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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43. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the next request for applications under the community facilities fund will be made; if eligibility for the fund is limited to certain areas; the fund available in 2018 in his Department's estimates for the development of community facilities under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19100/18]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The Communities Facilities Scheme (CFS) was launched in 2017 with a budget for that year of €2 million. An allocation of €2 million has again been made available in 2018. The scheme supports community participation and involvement nationwide by helping grassroots community projects get underway or take the next step towards completion.

Under the scheme, community and voluntary groups across the country can apply for grants towards capital projects which benefit their local communities.

My Department is currently developing proposals for an enhanced Programme which will replace both the RAPID and the CFS schemes. I hope to make an announcement in this regard in the coming weeks.