Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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51. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if successful projects under the town and village renewal scheme will be announced before the end of 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62797/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) 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 2022 scheme prioritised the renovation of derelict and vacant buildings in our town centres, with a view to bringing these buildings back into use.

Since it was first introduced in 2016, over €149 million has been allocated to more than 1,600 projects across Ireland. It has supported a range of activities from improving public realm areas to initiatives such as the development of enterprise hubs and remote working facilities. These projects have been identified and developed by local community groups and businesses, in conjunction with their local authorities.

I was delighted to announce details of allocations worth €27m under the Scheme yesterday. Full details of the successful applications are available on my Department's website at www.gov.ie/drcd.