Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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991. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the announcement will be made of the successful applications under the town and village renewal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7648/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Town and Village Renewal Scheme aims to assist with the rejuvenation of rural towns and villages throughout Ireland, making them more attractive places to live, work, and visit. 

In line with the commitment in Our Rural Future, the current scheme prioritises the renovation of derelict and vacant buildings in our town centres, with a view to bringing these buildings back into use. I was delighted with the interest shown in the most recent tranche of the scheme, with 191 project applications submitted from around the country.

The assessment of the applications made under the most recent tranche of the scheme has now been completed and I expect to be in a position to announce the successful projects shortly.