418. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has details on the proportion of the allocated €39.44 million spent on each individual project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53445/26]

On 5 March last, I announced a new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund which, while replacing the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), will continue to build on its success to date and apply many of the key criteria established by Government in 2018 for the URDF. The new Fund will continue to support urban regeneration projects and the development of sustainable communities through the provision of part-funding for applicant-led projects. In doing so, it will significantly contribute to the regeneration and rejuvenation of Ireland’s cities and other large towns, in line with the objectives of the National Planning Framework and the National Development Plan.

Earlier this year, the new Fund was open for applications for two categories of funding. Category 1A funding will create a pipeline of future projects for delivery whereas Category 1B is focussed on capital projects that can deliver within the short to medium term. The assessment process for these applications is expected to be completed later in the summer.

There have been three calls for funding provided under the former URDF which has resulted in the allocation of €1.9 billion of funding, with URDF supported projects active in every local authority area in the Country. While Calls 1 and 2 were for specific regeneration projects, the third round of funding (Call 3) is specifically focussed towards addressing long term vacancy and dereliction, while supporting the key objectives of Housing for All and Town Centre First. While responsibility for the advancement of these projects through the various stages of the project lifecycle is a matter for relevant local authorities, my Department continues to work closely with them in respect of project development.

In that context, my Department has been engaging with Galway City Council on a review of its existing projects already approved under Calls 1 and 2. This review is being carried out with a view to maximising the funding available within the lifetime of the programme, thereby ensuring the timely delivery of these transformative projects.

While not explicitly stated, I understand the question relates to the  Galway City Council Transport Connectivity Proposal, as the amount stated of €39.44 million matches the current URDF allocation for works on the project.

The Galway City Council Transport Connectivity Proposal is a URDF Call 2 project which focuses on connectivity, permeability, facilitating compact growth and creating multi-modal connections that will support an employment-based population while factoring in the future climate adaptation needs of the population.  Subject to the outcome of the review outlined above, the proposal has an approved allocation of €41,198,425, inclusive of €1.75m in LA resource funding which was approved in November 2025. €19,117,394 has been drawn down for this proposal to date. €12,951,738 of this has been spent on the Ceannt Quarter Regeneration Project and €6,165,656 has been spent on the Galway City Cycle Network project.