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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Data (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund seeks to support ambitious and strategic projects which have the potential to transform rural economies and communities. The Government has committed €1 billion over 10 years to the Fund and €315 million is allocated to the Fund for the period 2019-2022. Following the conclusion of the first call under the Fund in February...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: CLÁR is a targeted capital investment programme for rural areas which have experienced significant levels of depopulation. The programme was originally launched in October 2001 but was closed for applications in 2010.  I re-opened the programme in 2016 and, since then, over 1,400 projects have been approved for CLÁR funding of almost €33 million.  I...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Public Liability Insurance (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: As the Deputy is aware, my Department has, for some time, been examining how best to introduce a scheme to indemnify private land owners, particularly in upland areas, with regard to the use of their lands for recreational purposes.  This is a complex issue and the legal rights of landowners must be respected, while trying to facilitate access to their lands for recreational users...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: I launched the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme on 16th April last.  The closing date for receipt of applications from Local Authorities under the Scheme was 28th June 2019. Over 300 applications for funding were received from the Local Authorities.  I can confirm that an application was received in respect of the town referred to by the Deputy. My officials have...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Legal Cases Data (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that no financial settlements were reached by my Department since its establishment in 2017.  One statutory body within my Department's remit, Water Safety Ireland, had one financial settlement which did not include a confidentiality clause.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established in 2017 to support the creation of vibrant and sustainable communities across this country and is committed to the successful delivery of a number of programmes which have provided financial and other supports to community groups and organisations across the country. My Department delivers a coherent package of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 290 and 293 together. My Department is committed to the successful delivery of a wide range of programmes and supports to communities seeking assistance. These schemes include large-scale investments in rural regeneration and renewal of our towns and villages, in rural development, and in community supports such as the Social Inclusion and Community...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department's mission is to support viable, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland.  The Department's Community Development programmes play a key role in tackling social exclusion and addressing deprivation in all communities, both urban and rural. The Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme(SICAP) has a funding allocation nationally of €38m...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: I am satisfied that my Department delivers an effective package of supports which strengthen rural communities across the country, including dealing with the issue of isolation,  and that this will continue into the coming year. Funding priorities are reviewed and monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure our supports remain targeted at those most in need socially and economically.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: Funding may be available through the LEADER Programme for the type of community based organisation referred to by the Deputy depending on the nature of the proposed activity to be funded. LEADER is a multi-annual programme covering the period 2014-2020 which is delivered through Local Action Groups in each of the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas around the country. To date, over 2,400...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (24 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: Funding may be available through the LEADER Programme for the type of community based organisation referred to by the Deputy, depending on the nature of the proposed activity to be funded. LEADER is a multi-annual programme covering the period 2014-2020 which is delivered through Local Action Groups in each of the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas around the country. To date, over 2,400...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme (23 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: In my response to Parliamentary Question No. 238 of 16 October 2019, I outlined the supports that are provided by my Department to urban community centres such as Huntstown. In that response, I also provided detail on the specific supports that were provided recently to the Huntstown community centre. As referenced by the Deputy the supports provided did cover both capital measures...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Enhancement Programme Funding (23 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department provides a range of supports to communities and groups nationwide in both urban and rural areas, helping citizens to participate in the development of their communities and providing funding to improve facilities. The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP)is one such funding stream under which the community group referred to may be eligible to apply for...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (23 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: In August 2019, I launched Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities: A five-year strategy to support the community and voluntary sector in Ireland. This followed the publication of Ireland's first National Social Enterprise Policy in July. While I acknowledge that the delivery of some of the actions outlined in these important policy initiatives will take time, I am fully...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects Funding (23 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established in July 2017 to promote rural and community development and to support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland.  The details of budget allocations at programme level are published each year in the relevant Revised Estimates Volume. With regard to the programmes and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Scheme to Support National Organisations (23 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: The Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO) has a primary focus on the provision of core funding to national organisations that demonstrate good governance and deliver services and supports that have a focus on one or more of the following: addressing poverty, social exclusion and promoting equality. The scheme provides multi-annual core funding to national...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (23 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: Local Community Development Committees were established in mid-2014 to bring about a more joined-up and integrated approach to local service planning and delivery. I recently approved a comprehensive review of the LCDCs which was underpinned by extensive consultation and highlighted significant progress since LCDCs were established. The review makes a series of recommendations...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (23 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) were established in mid-2014 to bring about a more joined-up and integrated approach to local service planning and delivery. I recently approved a comprehensive review of the LCDCs which was underpinned by extensive consultation and highlighted significant progress since LCDCs were established.  The review also recognised a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes Funding (23 Oct 2019)

Michael Ring: LEADER is a multi-annual programme with a budget of €250 million over the period 2014-2020.  €225 million of this budget is allocated to Local Action Groups (LAGs) who deliver the programme and approve projects at local level. This allocation includes €5 million in additional funding which I have allocated to the top 10 performing LAGs this week. The funding is...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Oct 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 carryover from 2018 as the provision was fully utilised. €76.3 million of my Department's capital allocation has been spent to date. I have set out expenditure allocations by subhead, and...