Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein)
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208. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the status of plans for a community hotel in Roscrea, County Tipperary, in light of a proposed site being recently put up for sale; her plans for the proposal; if expressions of interest are being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39477/24]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the property referred to is a privately owned property and as such any decision in relation to its sale, the timing of any such sale or the future use of the property remains a matter for the owner. However, with a view to informing any options, I can confirm, that in July of this year, I approved funding of €150,000 (exc. VAT) for Tipperary County Council to carry out a feasibility study as to any potential sustainable future use of the property referenced by the Deputy. This is with a view to identifying viable and financially sustainable long term options that may support the revitalisation of Roscrea and improve the living and working environment for the community and increase the potential to support economic activity into the future.