Factsheet for measure
IE-2023-1/3242
– measures in Ireland
€50 million funding for communities hosting Ukrainian refugees
Background information
The Community Recognition Fund supports communities across Ireland that are hosting refugees from Ukraine and other countries.
The €50 million fund has been allocated across local authorities based on the number of new arrivals located there.
The fund aims to support the development of facilities that will be used in the future by all members of the community.
Content of measure
Some of the projects that will be supported under the fund include:
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The refurbishment of local sports clubs and facilities
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The upgrade of community facilities such as play areas, walkways, parks and community gardens
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The purchase of equipment to benefit local clubs, festivals, music and arts organisations
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The enhancement of school or parish facilities that are open to the wider community after hours or on weekends
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Transport infrastructure such as community vehicles and bus shelters
Announcing the first tranche of the successful projects, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said:
“This funding will go directly to communities who have responded, developing projects like sports facilities, community vehicles and bus shelters, walks, playgrounds and equipment for sports clubs for the benefit of all residents, old and new.”
Use of measure
Over 880 projects received funding of €50 million in the first round of funding. The funding will be spent throughout 2023 and 2024.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
Local / regional government
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Local funds
National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement
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No involvement
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
No involvement.
Views and reactions
Not available.
Sources
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24 January 2023: Community Recognition Fund 2023
(www.gov.ie)
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18 May 2023: Government announces €50 million investment under first ever Community Recognition Fund
(www.gov.ie)
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18 May 2023: Community Recognition Fund 2023-List of Successful Applicants
(www.gov.ie)
