Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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26. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding the timing of the next allocations under the town and village renewal scheme; the detail of the projects applied for from County Kerry; the amounts sought in respect of each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8655/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Town and Village Renewal Scheme provides funding to support the revitalisation of our rural towns and villages. The 2021 Scheme was launched with an indicative budget of €15 million and places particular emphasis on addressing vacancy and dereliction, projects supporting remote working, and enhancing town centre living.

I can confirm that Kerry County Council has submitted eight applications to my Department under the 2021 Town and Village Renewal Scheme seeking funding of approximately €1.3 million in total.

Applications from all counties, including County Kerry, have been subject to a formal assessment process. The assessment of these applications is currently being finalised and I expect to be in a position to announce the successful projects shortly.