Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2018 provide for gross expenditure of €231.5 million, comprising €144 million current expenditure and €87.5 million capital expenditure, in respect of the Department of Rural and Community Development. An additional €7.7 million in capital funding is carried forward from 2017 to supplement capital spending.

My Department has been working closely with the local authorities to encourage progress on their projects and to communicate plans in respect of 2018 schemes in order to facilitate enhanced readiness for delivery.

My Department will continue to work with key stakeholders including local authorities, community and voluntary groups, and dedicated agencies to support job creation, attract tourism investment and contribute to sustainable economic development in rural Ireland. The Department will ensure that maximum use is obtained from the resources allocated and that  value for money is delivered in respect of the 2018 allocation.

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