Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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894. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason that an organisation (details supplied) was unsuccessful in their application for funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51795/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I announced over €12.5M in funding for almost 600 projects under Category 1 of the Community Centres Investment Fund earlier this month.

All applications to the Community Centres Investment Fund were subject to a competitive assessment process based on the assessment criteria as set out in the fund guidelines. Unfortunately, the group the Deputy refers to did not meet the required threshold for funding.

Unsuccessful applicants will have the opportunity to appeal the decision on their application. These applicants will receive confirmation of the status of their application and be provided with guidelines for the appeals process in the coming days.

Separately, I secured €20 million in funding in Budget 2023 for a targeted scheme for new build community centres as well as upgrades and improvements to existing centres. The details of this scheme are currently being developed by officials within my Department and further details will be announced in due course.

Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent)
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895. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason that a community centre (details supplied) did not obtain funding under the community centre investment funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51868/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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All applications to the Community Centres Investment Fund are subject to a competitive assessment process based on the assessment criteria as set out in the fund guidelines.

Category 1 applicants were notified of the outcome of this process last week. Details of successful applicants are available on my department’s website at www.gov.ie/drcd.

The group the Deputy refers to applied for Category 3 funding under the Community Centres Investment Fund. Due to the high level of applications to the fund, the appraisal process is currently ongoing for Category 2 and 3.  It is expected to be later in quarter 4 of 2022 when applicants for these categories are notified of the outcome of the application and appraisal process.

Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent)
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896. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason that a community centre (details supplied) did not obtain funding under the community centre investment funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51869/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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All applications to the Community Centres Investment Fund are subject to a competitive assessment process based on the assessment criteria as set out in the fund guidelines.

Category 1 applicants were notified of the outcome of this process last week. Details of successful applicants are available on my department’s website at www.gov.ie/drcd.

The group the Deputy refers to applied for Category 3 funding under the Community Centres Investment Fund. Due to the high level of applications to the fund, the appraisal process is currently ongoing for Category 2 and 3. It is expected to be later in quarter 4 of 2022 when applicants for these categories are notified of the outcome of the application and appraisal process.