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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: The Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) was established in November 2012 as an independent expert group to examine and report on the medium-term economic development of rural Ireland to 2025. The CEDRA report was published in April 2014. The priority recommendation made by CEDRA was the need for a co-ordinated approach to rural development across Government,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Expenditure (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: The Mid-Year Expenditure Report (MYER) set out the starting baseline in relation to the gross voted expenditure for 2019. As outlined in the MYER, the technical pre-Budget position for current expenditure is the current expenditure allocation for this year set out in REV. This pre-Budget position will be adjusted to reflect the allocation to the Department of a central provision in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) is a programme for improvement works on small private or non-public roads in predominantly rural areas. The scheme is funded by my Department and administered through the Local Authorities. Following on from the successful re-launch of the scheme in 2017, I announced details of the 2018 Local Improvement Scheme on 27th February last. I allocated an initial...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Data (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: LEADER is a multi-annual programme for the period 2014-2020 and has a total budget of €250 million over that period. The programme is administered by Local Action Groups (LAGs) which deliver funding in accordance with Local Development Strategies that have been agreed for each LAG area. More than 1,300 projects with a value of more than €39 million have now been approved under...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: The Action Plan for Rural Development includes a suite of measures for delivery across a range of Government Departments and agencies to support the revitalisation of rural towns and villages. The Town and Village Renewal Scheme, which is administered by my Department, is a key component of the Government's Action Plan. Over €31.6 million has been approved for more than 450...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: The Local Improvement Scheme, or LIS, is a programme for improvement works on small private or non-public roads in predominantly rural areas. The scheme is funded by my Department and administered through the Local Authorities. Following on from the successful re-launch of the scheme in 2017, I announced details of the 2018 Local Improvement Scheme on 27th February last. I allocated an...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme Funding (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: The Community Services Programme (CSP) supports some 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. To be eligible for support, an organisation must be a social enterprise capable of generating income from its activities. CSP...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Consultations (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department is in ongoing contact with local and community groups to identify the most appropriate actions in regard to all issues relevant to the work of the Department. Groups can also input into the policy-making process through the local structures established by my Department such as Public Participation Networks and Local Community Development Committees. In addition, all interested...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455, 459 and 461 together. As Minister with responsibility for Rural and Community Development I note the substantial progress made to improve the quality of life for persons and communities throughout Ireland, both rural and urban. My primary focus is to support the creation of vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities across this country. This...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 456 and 458 together. My Department funds a range of programmes and schemes that provide financial assistance to eligible groups throughout the country. These schemes provide much needed funding, support and assistance to communities at local level. These include the LEADER and CLÁR programmes; the recently launched Community Enhancement Programme, to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: The response to the issue of rural 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector Funding (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department operates a number of funding programmes and schemes that are open to applications from relevant parties, including groups in the voluntary sector, who satisfy the relevant criteria during the application timeframes set for each scheme/programme. Volunteering supporting infrastructurehas been set up nationwide in the form of Volunteer Centres, Volunteering Information Services...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Properties (20 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department was established on 19 July 2017. There are four agencies under the remit of the Department, Pobal, Irish Water Safety, the Western Development Commission and the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA). Neither my Department, or any of the four agencies, own any land. All property used by my Department or by Irish Water Safety, the Western Development Commission and the CRA is...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme (18 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 691 and 692 together. The Community Services Programme (CSP) supports community organisations to provide local services through a social enterprise model. Around 400 organisations are supported under the CSP, with funding provided as a contribution towards the cost of a manager and an agreed number of full-time equivalent positions. The organisation in...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Ministerial Advisers Data (18 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: Since my Department was established, on 19 July 2017, I can confirm that three advisors have been employed. Details as follows: A Press Advisor commencement date 14 September 2017, currently employed; A Special Advisor commencement date 11 September 2017, cessation date 31 May 2018; A Special Advisor commencement date 11 June 2018, currently employed.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Data (18 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department does not hold data in respect of ineligible expenditure incurred under LEADER prior to the 2007-2013 Programme. Under the 2007-2013 LEADER programme, a total of 36 Local Action Groups (LAGs) were requested to reimburse monies under the programme where administration costs claimed were deemed to be ineligible. 139 projects in receipt of funding under that programme did not carry...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: The Action Plan for Rural Development was launched in January 2017. The costs associated with the design and printing of the Action Plan are set out in the following table. Item Cost Design and typesetting €6,831.60 Printing €11,332.00 Total €18,163.60 The Monitoring Committee which oversees the implementation of the Action Plan has met on four occasions since the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: The action referred to by the Deputy is just one of a number of measures in the Action Plan for Rural Development designed to revitalise town and village centres in rural Ireland. A Steering Group was established by my Department to progress the action and oversee the design and delivery of a pilot model to encourage increased residential occupancy of available properties in rural towns...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: To progress this initiative under the Action Plan for Rural Development, my Department established a research partnership with the Social Finance Foundation in the second half of 2017. This partnership was for purpose of carrying out targeted research and stakeholder engagement with the social enterprise sector to inform the development of the National Policy on Social Enterprise. A...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Michael Ring: This action involves the development of a scheme which potentially involves changes to legislation to enable the scheme. In order to progress the action, my Department has been working with the State Claims Agency in relation to the development of a pilot scheme, with a view to a wider rollout over time, to strengthen the protection for landowners in respect of recreational users of...