Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2023
31. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the public realm improvements scheme for the enhancement of the River Barrow in Bagenalstown, County Carlow, due to be completed under the town and village renewal scheme. [9022/23]
View answerThe 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.
The Scheme is administered through local authorities, who work closely with local communities and businesses to develop proposals that can make a lasting impact in revitalising rural towns and villages across the country.
Since the launch of the Scheme in 2016, almost €149 million has been allocated to more than 1,600 projects across Ireland. The total allocation for projects in Carlow from 2016 to 2022 is more than €6m.
I can confirm an application for funding was submitted by Carlow County Council to my Department for Bagenalstown under the 2022 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Funding of €500,000 was allocated to this project for the development of a multi-purpose space and the enhancement of the River Barrow for the community of Bagenalstown.
Carlow County Council has until 31 August 2024 to have works under the scheme completed.
