Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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847. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the 2018 town and village renewal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30542/18]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The 2018 Town and Village Renewal Scheme was launched on 27th April, with an indicative allocation of €15 million. Local Authorities were required to seek expressions of interest from communities for proposals under the scheme and select up to 12 proposals for submission to my Department for consideration. 

The closing date for submission of applications to my Department was 30th June 2018.

Applications are currently being assessed and it is anticipated that successful projects will be announced in early September.  Projects will be expected to commence before the end of the year and will run for up to 18 months.

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a key component in the revitalisation of our rural towns and villages. Over €31.6 million has been approved for more than 450 projects across the country since the scheme was introduced in the second half of 2016.