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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Sports Funding (10 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: Other than LEADER, which the Deputy is aware of, no other programme delivered by my Department funds projects of the type referred to by the Deputy. The Deputy may wish to contact the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for information regarding any assistance which may be available under the Sports Capital Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (10 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: As the Deputy is aware, CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in areas that have experienced significant levels of depopulation. In recent years, amongst other measures, CLÁR has supported the enhancement or development of community and schools outdoor play...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (10 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: CLÁR funding has been provided for a range of measures to be delivered by schools and communities, including for the enhancement or development of Play Areas and Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs). The conditions attached to the CLÁR programme require that such facilities should be available for wider community use, and prospective applicants are aware of this in advance. ...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (10 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department is responsible for promoting rural and community development and supporting vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland. In order for my department to carry out it's functions it engages in a variety of communications activities. While my Department's business planning process, for 2020, is ongoing I anticipate that in the first six months of 2020 I will;...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Data Sharing Arrangements (10 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department is fully committed to applying the principles contained in the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (GDPR), and its associated Irish legislation and regulations, for the exchange of personal data. My Department does not have data sharing agreements in place to exchange information with commercial bodies. Any arrangements in place only apply to other Government...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Freedom of Information Data (10 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department was established on 19 July 2017 and since that date has received the following numbers of Freedom of Information requests: - 2017: 14 - 2018: 58 - 2019: 76 (at 02/12/2019) Refusal of access to records, either partially or in full, occurred as below: - 2017: 5 (3 part-granted, 2 refused) - 2018: 26 (12 part-granted, 14 refused) - 2019: 14 (6 part-granted, 8 refused) To date,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Agencies Data (10 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: There are five agencies /organisations under the remit of my Department: Pobal, Water Safety Ireland, the Charities Regulatory Authority, the Charities Appeal Tribunal and the Western Development Commission. Prior to appointment to the role of Chairperson of the agencies/organisations there is a requirement for the Chairperson designate to appear before the relevant Oireachtas Committee. I...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Staff Data (10 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established on the 19th July 2017 to promote rural and community development and to build vibrant sustainable communities across the country. The Department’s gross annual allocation since 2017, as detailed in each Revised Estimates, is set out below along with the corresponding staffing numbers. Since establishment the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (11 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: As part of my Department's Statement of Strategy, we have committed to improving our communications with all our stakeholders, most notably with communities across the country. In particular, we have prioritised raising awareness of the range of supports that are available to assist communities and those in rural Ireland. In that respect, we have implemented a number of successful...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (11 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department is promoting rural and community development through a range of funding schemes and initiatives. It has, as outlined in its published Statement of Strategy, prioritised communicating with the general public in relation to the range of supports available to assist communities and those in rural Ireland. For example, my Department administers the Rural Regeneration and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Budgets (12 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: The Expenditure Report 2020, which was published as part of Budget 2020, sets out proposed capital allocations in respect of my Department to 2022. These proposed allocations are presented in the following table and mirror those detailed in the National Development Plan. The capital allocation of €150 million for 2020 represents a €12 million increase on the 2019 capital...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme Expenditure (12 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: The Community Services Programme (CSP) transferred to my Department on 1 January 2018. It supports community organisations to provide local services through a social enterprise model. Funding is provided towards the costs of employing a manager and a specified number of full-time employees(FTEs). Almost €47 million will be available to support community organisations under the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme (12 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: The Community Services Programme, or CSP, supports around 400 community organisations to provide local services through a social enterprise model, with funding provided as a contribution to the cost of a manager and an agreed number of full-time equivalent positions. Almost €47 million will be available to support community organisations under the programme in 2020. Indecon...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Expenditure (12 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established on 19th July 2017. The Department issued two corporate credit cards in June 2018; one to the Minister's Office and the second for use by the Department's Finance Unit. Total expenditure on the cards amounted to €7,777.12 in 2018 and €19,621.92 to date in 2019. No interest expense has accrued to date as the account...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Inland Fisheries (17 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: I understand that the Deputy's question relates to access for people fishing in rivers and lakes.  My Department does not provide funding for landowners who allow fishermen to access their lands for this purpose. The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment has policy responsibility for the conservation, protection and management of our inland...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Noise Pollution (17 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: Under section 25 of the Control of Dogs Act 1986, the District Court may act on a complaint where a nuisance has been created by excessive dog barking.  A copy of the relevant complaint form is available from local authorities. While complaints in relation to barking dogs are largely dealt with under the provisions of the Control of Dogs Acts, generally, a person experiencing noise...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Ministerial Communications (17 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: The Deputy’s question would appear to relate to my role as a public representative rather than to the fulfilment of my duties as Minister for Rural and Community Development.  As a public representative, I am asked by constituents to make representations on their behalf to a range of public bodies in respect of a range of matters.  I am not in a position to review or...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (17 Dec 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 and the various allocations over that period will be confirmed as part of the annual...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Parks (17 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: I thank Senator Gallagher for raising this issue today. I can confirm that my Department has received an application for funding from Monaghan County Council to support a 2.5 km off-road family cycling route at Rossmore Forest Park under this year's outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme. I understand that the proposed project is part of a larger series of works set out in the Rossmore...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Parks (17 Dec 2019)

Michael Ring: For the Senator's information, from 2017 to 2019, my Department allocated €21,235,551 to Monaghan. The outdoor recreation scheme is a fantastic scheme, which works well. I know the particular part of the county about which the Senator is talking. I am under a lot of political pressure from the Minister based in the constituency, as the Senator will understand. She puts a lot of...