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Thursday, 24 October 2019

Department of Rural and Community Development

Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Photo of Pat DeeringPat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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14. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the town and village renewal scheme; the role the scheme has in rural areas of County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43814/19]

Photo of Michael RingMichael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The Town and Village Renewal Scheme forms an important part of the Action Plan for Rural Development and the Government's Project Ireland 2040 Programme for Rural Regeneration.

I launched the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme on 16th April last.  The closing date for receipt of applications from Local Authorities under the Scheme was 28th June.

Over 300 applications for funding were received from the Local Authorities. My officials have now completed their assessment of the applications received and the successful applicants will be announced very shortly.

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme has become a central part of the Government’s drive to enhance our rural towns and villages and to make them attractive places in which to live and work.

Since the Town and Village Renewal Scheme was introduced in the second half of 2016, almost €53 million has been approved for more than 670 projects across the country, including funding of just over €2 million for 27 projects in Co Carlow.  

The scheme has supported public realm improvements, local tourism initiatives, and community and enterprise hubs, including through approvals for towns such as Myshall, Clonmore and Tullow in Co. Carlow in 2018.

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