Drogheda regeneration funding
Imelda Munster welcomes some urban regeneration funding but complains Drogheda did not receive a specific allocation despite its regional status. The Taoiseach says funding was tiered, welcomes her rare praise, and says some projects will receive allocations next year.
Regarding Project Ireland 2040, I refer to yesterday's announcement of funding allocations under the urban regeneration and development funds and, first, I want to welcome the specific funding allocation for Dundalk's Long Walk Quarter. While the inclusion of Drogheda's Westgate Vision is very welcome I have serious concerns that no specific funding has been allocated to it despite the fact that Drogheda has been identified as one of five regional cross-Border drivers along with Sligo which got a specific allocation of €5 million, Letterkenny which got a specific allocation of €1 million and Dundalk which got a specific allocation of just over €500,000. However, there was no specific allocation for Drogheda's Westgate Vision. The Taoiseach can understand our concern given that he and his Government have relegated Drogheda to third tier status in their plan. Can he clarify for the people of Drogheda what funding will be allocated for Drogheda's Westgate Vision and when we will get it? What is allocated funding?
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That is the first time I have heard her welcome anything ever, so I am really pleased-----
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The Taoiseach's policies are hard to welcome.
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-----she has welcomed the announcement made yesterday to provide funding for Dundalk and Drogheda.
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There is no funding for Drogheda; that was my question.
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It was done in different tiers. Some projects have an allocated amount against them, with the biggest single one being for Waterford of €6 million. There are projects in Ballina, Castlebar, Kilkenny and Dundalk. A number do not have an allocation against them yet and it is intended that will be allocated next year.