Written answers
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Department of Rural and Community Development
Rural Schemes
Charles Ward (Donegal, 100% Redress Party)
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296. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of each individual project approved under the town and village renewal scheme in County Donegal in 2024; the grant approved for each project, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17703/25]
Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) was introduced in 2016 and is one of a number of measures designed to rejuvenate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland. Since the launch of the scheme over €177 million has been allocated to almost 1,800 projects.
In line with Government Policy, Town and Village Renewal Scheme funding approved in 2024 placed particular emphasis on projects that bring economic and social vibrancy to town centres. In April 2024, funding of €20.4 million was announced to support 82 TVRS projects nationally. County Donegal was allocated a total of €750,000 for three projects.
Details in relation to projects which were approved for Town and Village Renewal funding in County Donegal in 2024 are set out in the table below.
| Town or Village | Amount approved | Description of Project | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Island | €250,000 | Improve the thermal performance and accessibility of An Club/Club Soísialta which is the main social centre on Tory Island. | Ongoing |
| Rossnakill | €250,000 | Repurpose the existing attic space of Rossnakill Tourism & Activity Centre and provide a suite of additional multipurpose rooms including meeting rooms, education & training rooms, with associated ancillary services. | Ongoing |
| Laghey | €250,000 | Development of the Laghey Community Park to develop a dedicated outdoor recreational amenity and play space. | Ongoing |
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