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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Communities Facilities Scheme is administered on my Department's behalf by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) under the remit of the Local Authorities. My Department does not have access to the funding breakdown for the North Clondalkin area. However, I have asked my officials to arrange for the relevant information to be requested from the LCDC, and the information will...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: RAPID Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The RAPID (Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development) programme is aimed at funding projects which will enhance the lives of residents in disadvantaged urban areas.  The following table provides figures for RAPID over the years 2014 to 2016.  For the years 2014 to 2016, there was no regional allocation of funding for RAPID. A national allocation of €0.5...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: RAPID Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development (RAPID) programme is administered on my Department's behalf by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) under the remit of the Local Authorities. My Department does not have access to the funding breakdown for the North Clondalkin area.  However, I have asked my officials to arrange for the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Action Plan for Rural Development was published in January 2017. The Plan contains 276 actions for delivery across a range of Government Departments, State agencies and other organisations to support the economic and social progress of rural Ireland.  The 2017 Action Plan allocated funding of €40.4 million to 40 measures put forward by Government Departments and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Telecommunications Services Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce was established in July 2016 to examine broadband and mobile phone coverage deficits in Ireland and identify tangible actions that can be taken to improve the quality of these services. The Taskforce Report was published in December 2016 and set out 40 actions to alleviate barriers to mobile phone reception and broadband access.  An...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Action Plan for Rural Development contains 276 action for delivery across a range of Government Departments, State Agencies and other organisations to support the economic and social progress of rural Ireland. Pillar 3 of the Action Plan for Rural Development includes a series of actions to maximise Ireland’s rural tourism and recreation potential in recognition of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department operates a number of funding programmes and schemes, ranging from the Seniors Alert Scheme and LEADER programme to other rural and community initiatives. All schemes are open to applications from relevant parties during the application timeframes set for each scheme/programme. Further information on funding programmes and schemes is available on my Department's website...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Consultations (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department is in ongoing contact with voluntary and statutory bodies under its aegis to identify the most appropriate actions in regard to all issues relevant to the work of the Department. All such bodies were also consulted with, in recent months, as part of the process of drafting my Department's Statement of Strategy.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Policy (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Government's Action Plan for Rural Development includes a range of measures which will contribute significantly to addressing isolation and social inclusion in rural areas. Specific examples of actions in the Plan which will help those who feel isolated or vulnerable in rural areas include: - Significant investment in the Seniors Alert Scheme, which facilitates valuable community-based...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: LEADER is a multi-annual programme for the period 2014-2020 which has a total budget of €250 million over the programming period. LEADER is administered by Local Action Groups (LAGs) which deliver funding in accordance with Local Development Strategies that have been agreed for each LAG area. €220 million of the available funding has already been allocated to the 28 LEADER...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Dormant Accounts Act 2001, together with the Unclaimed Life Assurance Policies Act 2003 and the Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Acts 2005-2012, provide a framework for the administration of unclaimed accounts in credit institutions (i.e. banks, building societies and An Post) and unclaimed life assurance policies in insurance undertakings. The Dormant Accounts Fund is managed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Water Safety (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: Irish Water Safety is the statutory body established to promote water safety in Ireland. Its role is to educate people in water safety best practices. It develops public awareness campaigns to promote necessary attitudes, rescue skills and behaviour to prevent drownings and water related accidents. I will continue to support the vital work of Irish Water Safety.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: Revitalising our rural towns and villages is a key objective of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development. The Action Plan contains a number of measures which have the objective of rejuvenating Ireland’s rural towns and villages to make them more attractive places in which to live and work, and to increase their tourism potential. The Town and Village Renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Communications (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Department was established on 19 July 2017, bringing together functions from the Department of Culture, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands, and the Department of Housing, Community and Local Government. In advance of moving the Department's HQ to its permanent location, IT services are currently being provided by the two Departments on our behalf. As a consequence, the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Strategies (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The following table contains the relevant information regarding any Government initiatives promoting State services and public consultations run by my Department in 2017, that involved advertising and promotion: Service/Initiative Expenditure Launch of Seniors Alert Scheme € 676.50 Notifying nationwide public consultation on new Public Library Strategy 2018-2022 € 11,024.00...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Banking (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Programme for a Partnership Government envisaged that An Post, the Irish League of Credit Unions and other interested stakeholders would be asked to investigate and propose a new model of community banking, such as the Kiwibank model in New Zealand. The Programme for Government also includes a commitment to investigate the German Sparkassen model for the development of local public banks....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is currently preparing a new 10 year National Capital Investment Plan for the period 2018-2027, which will be published alongside, and in support of, the forthcoming National Planning Framework. The National Investment Plan will align with the strategic objectives to be set out in the National Planning Framework. The objectives which were...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Bullying in the Workplace (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Department of Rural and Community Developmentwas established on 19 July 2017 to provide a renewed and consolidated focus on rural and community development in Ireland. The Department is committed to protecting dignity and respect across the organisation. The key policy in place in this regard is the Dignity at Work Policy. This policy outlines the procedures in place and the steps which...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: CLÁR Programme (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: I thank the Senator Boyhan for raising this issue and for the other issues he has raised regarding rural Ireland. I am glad the Senator has a concern. I appreciate that and the support which he and the others gave me in the Seanad when we discussed rural issues before Christmas. The CLÁR programme provides funding for small-scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: CLÁR Programme (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: I will get the Department to send the Senator the maps. Every local authority area has its map because they have to consider these maps when making their application under the CLÁR programme. The Senator made a valid point. In my area, there are towns and, in particular, villages that are in CLÁR and others that are not in it but should be. I have to be careful how I put it but...