Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South-Central, Sinn Fein)
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259. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the second tranche of funding under the community recognition funding will be announced. [6441/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The second iteration of the Community Recognition Fund is being delivered over three tranches so as allow flexibility at a local level to respond to new emerging priorities.

Last August, €16.5 million was approved to deliver 185 community projects across the country under the first tranche of the 2024 fund. I expect to announce the successful projects under the second tranche shortly. The third and final tranche of applications is currently open for applications from local authorities until 28 February.

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South-Central, Sinn Fein)
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260. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will consider providing funding for the refurbishment of Mahon Community Centre, Cork, with particular regard to its heating and retrofitting needs. [6442/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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In June last year, a new round of funding was announced to support community groups to upgrade and refurbish the community facilities in their areas. The Community Centre Investment Fund 2024 will provide funding of between €10,000 and €100,000 towards capital costs for the refurbishment of existing community centres.

Last November, in excess of €7.6 million was approved for almost 400 community centres under category 1 of the fund. These are projects seeking funding of up to €25,000.

I can confirm that the organisation referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application under category 2 of the Community Centre Investment Fund 2024. The selection process in respect of all applications under category 2, which are projects seeking funding of up to €100,000, is currently being finalised. It is expected that successful projects will be announced in the coming weeks.