Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 February 2022
477. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the rural regeneration and development fund funding awarded to a town (details supplied); the status of the masterplan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5548/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Rural Regeneration and Development Fund provides funding for the development and construction of capital projects in towns and villages across rural Ireland. A total of €277 million has been allocated to 191 projects across the country, worth a total of €375 million.
Calls for applications to the Fund are sought under two categories – Category 1 and Category 2. Category 1 relates to large scale ambitious capital projects with all necessary planning and other consents in place and which are ready to proceed. Category 2 provides funding to enable the development of project proposals suitable for future calls for Category 1 applications.
The Ballyhaunis Community Vision project was approved funding of €135,210 under the second call for Category 2 applications to the fund, which was completed in August 2020. The lead party for the project is Mayo County Council. Based on progress reports submitted to my Department by Mayo County Council, development work on the project has been proceeding well and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
In December 2021 I announced the opening of the fourth call for Category 1 applications under the Fund. The closing date for applications is 29th April 2022. A guidance document and application form relating to the call can be accessed on my Department's website.
