Results 21-40 of 188 for rural transport speaker:Michael Ring

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

Michael Ring: I launched the 2019 CLÁR programme on 28 February last. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Calls for proposals under the 2019 CLÁR programme were invited under the following measures: Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures; Measure 2: Play...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Transport Services Provision (11 Jul 2019)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 886 and 887 together. Responsibility for overall Government transport policy and funding lies with my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. This includes funding for the national road network and public transport services in rural areas. Work being funded through Project Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan underlines the...

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: Departmental Funding (29 May 2019)

Michael Ring: My Department delivers a variety of programmes that provide financial supports to rural and urban communities. The application periods for these programmes vary and full details of all relevant dates and deadlines can be found on the Government of Ireland website, gov.ie. Funding announcements are made following the processing and evaluation of applications in accordance with the criteria set...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (28 May 2019)

Michael Ring: The Action Plan for Rural Development was published in January 2017 as a whole-of-Government initiative to support the economic and social progress of rural Ireland. The coordinated approach of the Action Plan is achieving benefits in terms of increased employment in the regions and increased investment in projects and communities across the country. Since 2015, there has been an...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (16 May 2019)

Michael Ring: I launched the 2019 CLÁR programme on the 28thFebruary last. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Calls for proposals under the 2019 CLÁR programme were invited under the following measures: Measure 1:Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures Measure...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (8 May 2019)

Michael Ring: I launched the 2019 CLÁR programme on the 28th February last. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Calls for proposals under the 2019 CLÁR programme were invited under the following measures: Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures Measure 2:...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (8 May 2019)

Michael Ring: I launched the 2019 CLÁR programme on the 28th February last. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Calls for proposals under the 2019 CLÁR programme were invited under the following measures: Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures Measure...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Ring: As the Deputy will be aware, CLÁR is an important part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and focuses on areas which have suffered the greatest levels of population decline.  I launched the 2019 CLÁR programme on the 28thFebruary last. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Ring: The primary objective of the CLÁR Programme is to support small scale infrastructural projects in designated rural areas that have experienced significant levels of depopulation, with the aim of encouraging people to continue to live and work there. In the normal course, CLÁR eligibility is based on the project in question being physically located within a designated...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Ring: The primary objective of the CLÁR Programme is to support small scale infrastructural projects in designated rural areas that have experienced significant levels of depopulation, with the aim of encouraging people to continue to live and work in those areas. The CLÁR areas are determined on the basis of population decline using Census data at Electoral Division level....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Railway Stations Upgrade (10 Apr 2019)

Michael Ring: The question of reopening any railway station is a matter for Iarnród Eireann in the first instance, and I am aware that the Deputy has raised the issue of Killucan station with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the past. I understand that the regional fund the Deputy is referring to is the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as delivered through the...

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

Michael Ring: As the Deputy will be aware, CLÁR is an important part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and focuses on areas which have suffered the greatest levels of population decline.  I launched the 2019 CLÁR programme on the 28thFebruary last. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (3 Apr 2019)

Michael Ring: The CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale infrastructure projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The programme was closed for new applications in 2010.  However I re-launched CLÁR in 2016, and since then more than 1,200 projects have benefited from funding of €25 million under the programme. I launched the 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (3 Apr 2019)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together. My Department delivers a variety of schemes that provide supports for groups in rural and urban communities, they include the following: LEADER 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. Funding can be...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Question Heading for question(s) 216 (3 Apr 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...

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Further Revised) (3 Apr 2019)

Michael Ring: The transport scheme was one I tried to get into my Department. I think there is approximately €16 million available for RuralLink between the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. My Department would be the ideal fit for it. I am sure it can be negotiated at a later date. This is a new Department and we need to...

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Further Revised) (3 Apr 2019)

Michael Ring: ...worker. My Department provides a substantial amount of money. I will have to negotiate with the Department of Finance regarding the minimum wage. The Chairman discussed another scheme we needed to take on. Like the RSI, rural transport would be a better fit in my Department. A few other schemes would fit into my Department nicely. This is something the Government needs to review...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Ring: As the Deputy will be aware, CLÁR is an important part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and focuses on areas which have suffered the greatest levels of population decline. The programme was effectively closed for new applications in 2010. However, I re-launched CLÁR in 2016, and, since then, more than 1,200 projects have benefitted from funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Interdepartmental Working Groups (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Ring: ...State assets for the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure. Membership of this group includes - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Co-chair) - Department of Rural and Community Development: DRCD (Co-chair) - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport - Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government - Office of Public Works (OPW) - New...