Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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1952. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an update on an application by a community (details supplied) for the community centres investment fund grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11380/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Last week I approved over €26 million for 369 community centres under Category 2 of the Community Centre Investment Fund 2024. Funding of up to €100,000 will be provided to each successful community centre to support vital refurbishment and enhancement works. The projects include building renovations, enhanced amenities, accessibility measures and energy upgrades which can help to build the resilience of local communities.

This brings the total amount approved under the 2024 iteration of the fund to over €33 million for in excess of 770 projects nationwide.

I can confirm that the group referred to by the Deputy are among the successful projects announced last week. They have been awarded €100,000 to fund improvements to the community centre including kitchen installation and roof repairs.

Brian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael)
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1953. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on an application by a company (details supplied) for funding under the Community Centre Investment Fund for Shillelagh Courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11416/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Last week I approved over €26 million for 369 community centres under Category 2 of the Community Centre Investment Fund 2024. Funding of up to €100,000 will be provided to each successful community centre to support vital refurbishment and enhancement works. The projects include building renovations, enhanced amenities, accessibility measures and energy upgrades to help build the resilience of the local communities.

This brings the total amount approved under the 2024 iteration of the fund to over €33 million for in excess of 770 projects nationwide.

I can confirm that Shillelagh Courthouse is among 3 community centres approved funding in county Wicklow. The group referred to by the Deputy was approved funding of €31,769 for enhancement works to this community facility.