THE Council has seen an increase in funding allocations under the Maintenance of Open Spaces Grant Scheme to date in 2025 — up €14,000 on 2024 to €55,226 this year.
The annual scheme allows communities to apply to the Council for a maintenance grant for their respective green spaces.
There were 55 grants paid to date this year.
In response to a question from Fine Gael councillor Dan McSweeney, councillors learned the breakdown included 17 community groups in Metropolitan District with an average allocation of €1,034; nine community groups in Adare Rathkeale with an average allocation of €1,069; 15 community groups in Cappamore Kilmallock with an average allocation of €1,010; and 13 community groups in Newcastle West District with an average allocation of €1,012.
