Rural Schemes
Dail Éireann — 2022-12-15
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Alan Dillon (FG), Mayo

I thank the Minister for her response and thank her for visiting Mayo a number of weeks ago. It was a very positive visit for the work that is happening on the ground with community organisations and the local authority in addressing dereliction and vacancy and bringing new life back into rural communities. There was another very significant announcement in Belmullet, with more than €500,000 for the redevelopment of Canal House. Community parks are also central so people can have amenities on their doorstep when they want access to them. The Department has certainly stepped up in this area by providing the platform for communities to access essential funding that will enhance their quality of life, and bring people back living, working and enjoying that quality of life in rural areas. I compliment the Minister and the work she has done over the past number of months and years on this. I look forward to hopefully working with her on this in the new year.

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Sitting date: 2022-12-15