Minister Heather Humphreys
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, today (Friday, January 8) announced over €15.4 million under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
The funding will assist towns and villages to implement measures that can help them to respond to the challenges associated with Covid-19.
The funding will benefit 147 towns and villages and will fund a wide and diverse range of projects nationwide including walkways; community parks; outdoor cinemas; cycleways as well as the regeneration of derelict buildings and enhancement works at tourism attractions and other important local amenities.
Rural digital hubs
Funding has also been provided for the development of a number of remote working facilities in rural towns and villages.