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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Michael Ring: The response to the issue of loneliness and isolation is delivered across a number of Government Departments and organisations. The Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development includes a range of measures which contribute significantly to addressing isolation and social inclusion in rural areas. Specific examples of measures in the Plan which are being delivered and will assist...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local and Community Development Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Michael Ring: The issue of isolation, whether in urban or rural areas, is one which requires a response containing a combination of policy initiatives and actions delivered across a number of Government Departments. For my part, I am committed to continuing my Department's response to the issue, which includes ongoing contact with local and community groups and other stakeholders where appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Capital Expenditure Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Michael Ring: The Further Revised Estimates for 2019 in respect of the Department of Rural and Community Development provides for gross capital expenditure of €138 million. There was no capital funding carried forward from 2018. To date, €28.1 million of this capital allocation has been spent. I have set out expenditure to date in the table against the total capital provision for 2019. At the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: The Local Improvement Scheme, or LIS, is a programme for improvement works on small private or non-public roads in rural areas. The scheme is funded by my Department and is administered through the Local Authorities. As the Deputy is aware, there was no dedicated funding for this scheme for a number of years due to constraints on public expenditure. However, I was very conscious of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: Under Project Ireland 2040, the Government has committed €1 billion to the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund over a 10 year period to support rural economic development and help build strong communities. The Fund has been allocated €315m over the period 2019 to 2022. The second call for Category 1 applications for the Fund closed at on the 6thAugust and there was an...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Ministerial Advisers Data (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department was established on 19 July 2017, since then I have appointed three advisers and Minister of State Séan Canney has appointed one adviser, details of which are summarised in the following table. Name Title Salary Minister Department Mr Padraig Hughes Special Adviser €94,535 Minister Michael Ring Department of Rural & Community Development Mr Daniel Rowan...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: I launched the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme on 16th April last and Local Authorities were invited to submit up to 12 applications to my Department for consideration under the scheme. The closing date for receipt of applications was 28th June. Over 300 applications for funding were received from the Local Authorities. My officials are currently assessing all of the applications...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: On 13thof May last I announced an initiative to support the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in the homes of elderly, isolated and vulnerable people throughout rural Ireland. Alarms will be supplied through Muintir na Tíre groups who will install them in people’s homes on a voluntary basis. I have allocated €115,000 to support this initiative through the Dormant...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Programme Funding (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department was established in July 2017 and details of the funding allocated to Longford and Westmeath since that date are provided in the following tables. A number of the schemes referenced commenced while under the remit of the then Department of Arts, Heritage, Rural and Regional Affairs, and allocations made under these schemes prior to the transfer of functions are also outlined...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Expenditure (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department was established in July 2017. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services for my Department are provided by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform through the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO). My Department utilises the "Build To Share" functionality provided by the OGCIO, which includes Microsoft Office as the office suite and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes Funding (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: LEADER is a multi-annual programme with a total budget of €250 million over the period 2014-2020. €220 million of this funding has been allocated to the Local Action Groups (LAGs) throughout the country who deliver the LEADER programme. This allocation includes both core project funding and administration and animation costs for the LAGs. The remaining €30 million in the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: Data protection awareness training specifically in relation to the provisions of the GDPR was made available to all staff in my Department in April and May 2018. A total of 87 staff attended courses in preparation for the introduction of GDPR. Additional training was provided to the Data Protection Officer in January 2019. My Department reviews its training requirements on a regular basis...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Customer Charters (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department was established on 19 July 2017 with the mission of promoting rural and community development and supporting vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland. The Department is aware of the importance of providing quality customer service to stakeholders and members of the public and published its first Customer Action Plan and Charter, in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Programme Funding (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application for funding has been received by my Department in respect of the group referred to by the Deputy. This was just one of more than 300 applications received under the scheme in question. My officials are currently in the process of assessing all of the applications received and I will announce the successful applicants when the assessment process is fully complete.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: Pobal is a not for profitcompany that works on behalf of the Irish Government in managing and supporting programmes in the areas of Social Inclusion and Equality, Inclusive Employment and Enterprise, and Early Years and Young People. Pobal are currently negotiating on the rental and fit out of a new office space in Mullingar. The new space is expected to accommodate up to 50 seats, consisting...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Internships (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department was established in July 2017. In this timeframe there have been no unpaid internships issued to persons, to work in the Department. The Department currently has no plans to offer unpaid internships. Public bodies are outside the scope of the current national internship programme administered by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes Funding (6 Sep 2019)

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. Each LAG has been given a funding allocation for the duration of the programme. Project...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme forms part of the Government's Project Ireland 2040 Rural Regeneration Programme. The scheme provides funding to develop new outdoor recreational infrastructure and to maintain, enhance and promote existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in Ireland. Funding of over €41 million has been allocated to almost 600 projects under the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Cyber Security Protocols (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1747 and 1748 together. My Department's ICT managed service is provided by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform through the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO). The OGCIO implements a multi-layered approach to cyber security and to protecting ICT systems, infrastructures and services. The OGCIO builds resilience into...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes Data (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Ring: LEADER is a multi-annual programme with a total budget of €250 million over the period 2014-2020. €220 million of this funding has been allocated to the Local Action Groups (LAGs) throughout the country who deliver the LEADER programme. This funding is allocated to the LAGs for the full period of the programme. The remaining €30 million is available for schemes to be...