Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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1973. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the Community Centres Investment Fund will reopen for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12636/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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On Tuesday 11th March 2025, I was delighted to announce 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.

My immediate focus is to support these projects to get up and running. Later in the year, I will consider the focus of further iterations of the scheme in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government for this to become a permanent rolling fund.