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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme Data (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1537 and 1545 together. The Local Improvement Scheme supports improvement works on private, non-public roads, to improve access for people who live or work along those roads. There has been very little funding available for this scheme in recent years due to constraints on public expenditure.  However, I was very conscious of the underlying demand...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Strategies (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department is in the process of finalising its Statement of Strategy before submitting to Government, in the coming weeks. Arrangements to publish will be made when the Statement of Strategy has been approved by Government.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Data (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: LEADER is a multi-annual EU co-funded programme to support rural development. Ireland has an allocation of €250 million under the programme over the period 2014-2020, including both national and EU funding. 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. Funding...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The total amount of capital funding allocated to my Department in 2017 was approximately €77 million, along with current funding of approximately €85.7 million. The allocations provided in the following table reflect the Further Revised Estimates Volume 2017. Total gross spend in 2017 was €136 million, as shown in the table below. In addition, sanction was sought and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Authority Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: As part of the Government’s programme to support rural development, a number of initiatives including CLÁR, the Rural Recreation Scheme, the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, and REDZ (Rural Economic Development Zones) were launched during 2016.  In general, these initiatives were implemented through the Local Authorities. Payments of approximately €28 million were...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Legislative Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department has not undertaken any projects to consolidate or amalgamate existing legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department has not received an application for funding for the section of the Boyneside trail from the Maiden Tower at Mornington to Drogheda. However, an application for funding for the Drogheda Town section of the Boyneside Trail was recently approved for funding of €92,628 under the 2017 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Louth County Council...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Data (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: LEADER is a multi-annual EU co-funded programme to support rural development. Ireland has an allocation of €250 million under the programme over the period 2014-2020, including both national and EU funding. 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Staff Data (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established on 19th July 2017 to provide a renewed and consolidated focus on rural and community development in Ireland. The Department is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to addressing the health and safety needs of all employees, including employees with disabilities. Section 47(1) (a) of the Disability Act 2005...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: Responsibility for the Community Services Programme (CSP) transferred to my Department on 1 January 2018. The CSP supports community organisations to provide local services through a social enterprise model.  Funding is provided as a contribution to the cost of a manager and a specified number of full time equivalent positions.  Details of funded posts by area are set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Communities Facilities Scheme is administered on my Department's behalf by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) under the remit of the Local Authorities. My Department does not have access to the funding breakdown for the North Clondalkin area. However, I have asked my officials to arrange for the relevant information to be requested from the LCDC, and the information will...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: RAPID Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The RAPID (Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development) programme is aimed at funding projects which will enhance the lives of residents in disadvantaged urban areas.  The following table provides figures for RAPID over the years 2014 to 2016.  For the years 2014 to 2016, there was no regional allocation of funding for RAPID. A national allocation of €0.5...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: RAPID Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development (RAPID) programme is administered on my Department's behalf by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) under the remit of the Local Authorities. My Department does not have access to the funding breakdown for the North Clondalkin area.  However, I have asked my officials to arrange for the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Action Plan for Rural Development was published in January 2017. The Plan contains 276 actions for delivery across a range of Government Departments, State agencies and other organisations to support the economic and social progress of rural Ireland.  The 2017 Action Plan allocated funding of €40.4 million to 40 measures put forward by Government Departments and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Telecommunications Services Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce was established in July 2016 to examine broadband and mobile phone coverage deficits in Ireland and identify tangible actions that can be taken to improve the quality of these services. The Taskforce Report was published in December 2016 and set out 40 actions to alleviate barriers to mobile phone reception and broadband access.  An...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: The Action Plan for Rural Development contains 276 action for delivery across a range of Government Departments, State Agencies and other organisations to support the economic and social progress of rural Ireland. Pillar 3 of the Action Plan for Rural Development includes a series of actions to maximise Ireland’s rural tourism and recreation potential in recognition of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department operates a number of funding programmes and schemes, ranging from the Seniors Alert Scheme and LEADER programme to other rural and community initiatives. All schemes are open to applications from relevant parties during the application timeframes set for each scheme/programme. Further information on funding programmes and schemes is available on my Department's website...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Consultations (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department is in ongoing contact with voluntary and statutory bodies under its aegis to identify the most appropriate actions in regard to all issues relevant to the work of the Department. All such bodies were also consulted with, in recent months, as part of the process of drafting my Department's Statement of Strategy.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Policy (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: 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 vulnerable in rural areas include: - Significant investment in the Seniors Alert Scheme, which facilitates valuable community-based...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Funding (16 Jan 2018)

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. €220 million of the available funding has already been allocated to the 28 LEADER...