Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1332. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will include an organisation (details supplied) in the recently announced men's shed support allocation. [55509/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The emergence of the Men’s Sheds in recent years has been a very positive development for communities across Ireland. They provide a safe, comfortable and inclusive environment where people of all ages can share skills and work on meaningful projects and connect with their communities.

I was delighted to continue my Department’s funding support for Men’s Sheds by announcing funding of €800,000 last week. The initiative will see grants of up to €2,000 provided to over 400 Men’s Sheds nationwide, to assist them with running costs such as electricity or insurance bills.

The individual grants will be distributed to the Men’s Sheds via its representative body, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA). I would advise the group the Deputy refers to, to contact the IMSA to be considered for funding. In general, I would encourage all organisations to check on the www.gov.ie website in order to be aware of funding opportunities as they become available.