Press release
Ministers Martin and Chambers announce funding for capital projects in Gaeltacht areas
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and the Government Chief Whip and the Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD, announced today that in excess of €660,000 has been approved for over 20 capital projects in the Gaeltacht areas throughout the counties of Galway, Kerry, Donegal and Mayo.
The grants are being approved under the department's Community and Language Supports Programme in order to support various Gaeltacht organisations and clubs in carrying out renovation works in addition to purchasing equipment.
In the Donegal Gaeltacht, 10 specific grants totalling over €130,000 have been approved for various capital projects.
In the Galway Gaeltacht, 8 specific grants have been approved for various capital projects, including an allocation of €424,462 for the development of a community centre on Inis Meáin. It is worth noting that the funding for this project is in line with the commitment given in the National Development Plan (Project 2040) and is in addition to the €31,880 previously approved by the department in respect of consultancy costs – bringing the total allocation for the project to over €455,000.
In the south Kerry Gaeltacht, over €20,000 has been allocated for equipment at CLG Naomh Mícheál and two specific grants totalling over €13,000 are being allocated for various capital projects in the Mayo Gaeltacht.
All details relating to the grant allocations are outlined below.
Announcing the grants, Minister Martin said:
"Today's announcement highlights my department's commitment to improving Irish language services which are provided in Gaeltacht areas. We all owe the relentless service provided by these committees and organisations to their communities on a voluntary basis a great deal, particularly in these challenging times, and their level of commitment is to be commended. Minister of State Chambers and I are proud to be able to help them in their efforts."
Minister of State Chambers said:
"In order for the language planning process - which is underway at the moment - to thrive, support must be given to Gaeltacht communities in a practical way so they can bring their own ambitions to fruition. I am personally delighted, as is Minister Martin, to support them in achieving this."
The grants are being approved in accordance with the commitment made as part of the Community and Language Supports Programme under action 2.13, 2.20, 2.22 and 2.21 of the Action Plan 2018-2022.
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Allocation of grants under the department's Community and Language Supports Programme in Co. Galway:
| Applicant/details | Approved |
| Naíolann na nOileán C/O Mhuintearas – equipment for a Montessori room | €8,618 |
| CLG an Spidéil – equipment for the football pitch | €17,124 |
| Comharchumann Mhic Dara – smart electric radiators | €2,650 |
| CLG na Ceathrún Rua - new tractor and benches for the football pitch | €7,454 |
| CLG Bhearna – goal posts and related works | €17,638 |
| Comharchumann Dhúiche Sheoigheach – works on the roof of the centre | €15,738 |
| Cumann Forbartha Chois Fharraige – Magazine | €3,000 |
| Comhlacht Forbartha Inis Meáin – ionad pobail nua | €424,462 |
| Total | €496,684 |
Allocation of grants under the department's Community and Language Supports Programme in Co. Mayo:
| Applicant/details | Approved |
| Muintir an Chorráin Teo – a van for the provision of meals on wheels | €8,050 |
| Comhar Dhún Chaocháin – professional fees for the play ground | €5,535 |
| Total | €13,585 |
Allocation of grants under the department's Community and Language Supports Programme in Co. Donegal:
| Applicant/details | Approved |
| Áislann Chill Chartha – additional improvement works to be carried out at the centre €3,235 | |
| Galfchumann Ghaoth Dobhair - equipment | €16,524 |
| Coláiste Ghaoth Dobhair – classroom equipment for the Collage. | €4,536 |
| Togra Óige Mhuire – equipment for a temporary youth centre in Gaoth Dobhair | €13,025 |
| Comhar Chumann Forbartha agus Fostaíochta Árainn Mhóir - upgrading of the centre | €3,260 |
| Coláiste Árainn Mhór - certain improvement works | €25,000 |
| Scoil Náisiúnta Taobhóige, An Clochán, – acoustic panel to be installed on the ceiling of the school | €3,683 |
| Comhlacht Forbartha an Fháil Charraigh – refurbishment of the centre's car park and laying tarmacadam | €47,354 |
| CLG Ghaoth Dobhair – sound system | €9,699 |
| Cumann Cheiltigh Ghaoth Dobhair – team benches | €5,735 |
| Total | €132,051 |
Allocation of grants under the department's Community and Language Supports Programme in Co. Kerry:
| Applicant/details | Approved |
| CLG Naomh Mícheál, Baile an Sceilg – to purchase gym equipment | €23,482 |