Results 81-100 of 188 for rural transport speaker:Michael Ring

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

Michael Ring: The CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of depopulation.  More than 1,200 projects have been approved for total funding of €25 million since I relaunched the programme in 2016. The 2018 CLÁR programme provided funding under the following measures: Measure...

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: ...of groups are benefitting across the country in 2018 and money is being spent on what is important to people locally in their area. Co. Kildare has been allocated a total of €442,585 under the CEP in 2018. Voluntary groups in rural areas may also be able to access funding under the CLÁR Programme, which has allocated approximately €23million to almost 500 small scale...

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...

Other Questions: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (14 Jun 2018)

Michael Ring: When I was in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, there were some schemes there, particularly for cities and bigger towns. I want to make it clear to the Deputy that the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme opened on 1 June, the closing date is 27 July and it is open to everybody. Every application will be considered on its merits. I will set out the guidelines. It is a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (14 Jun 2018)

Michael Ring: ...on the scheme last year. There was no dedicated LIS scheme in recent years. Councils receive money from rates and other contributions. I agree with Deputy Michael Collins that there are many roads in rural areas that we need to address. I would like to see local authorities and perhaps the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport putting funding into the scheme. There are many roads...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme (14 Jun 2018)

Michael Ring: ...the scheme in September 2017 after a gap of 8 years.  The scheme had previously been funded by the former Department of the Environment and Local Government, and subsequently by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Investing in the repair of these roads is helping to improve the quality of life for many people in rural areas. The scheme improves access to and from many...

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: I thank the Seanad for the invitation to address it on rural development issues. We had a very good discussion on the policies and programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development last December, and I hope we will have an equally good discussion today. On that occasion, this new Department had been established for less than six months and the Government's Action Plan for...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Planning Framework (15 May 2018)

Michael Ring: ...is the fundamental purpose of the NPF. The NDP outlines a programme of capital investment to 2027 which supports the objectives of the NPF. The NDP sets out investment across sectors such as transport, energy, communications and tourism that will support both regional development and rural development. For example, one of the ten strategic outcomes in the NPF is Enhanced...

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (25 Apr 2018)

Michael Ring: ...for 2018. The Estimate for this year provides for an overall spend of €231 million plus a capital carryover of €7.7 million. This funding is spread across a range of programmes dealing with rural development and community development, as well as funding for the Charities Regulator. The context for this funding is especially important. Ireland stands at an important point...

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (25 Apr 2018)

Michael Ring: ..., Climate Action and Environment but they also need a bit of help with a top-up. The suggestion made by the Deputy is good and I will give it consideration. The other scheme is bigger. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport would have to consider it and start the ball rolling. As Deputies will know, the rural regeneration scheme is coming. My Department is having discussions...

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (25 Apr 2018)

Michael Ring: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport does not have much of a record for matching the funding that I have put in place and it is not for the want of my asking. I refer to the local improvement scheme, LIS. Deputy Ó Cuív is a former Minister for my Department and he is right about leverage. I will outline what I have seen happen with the CLÁR programme, the rural...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (8 Mar 2018)

Michael Ring: As the Deputy will appreciate, the response to the issue of rural isolation is delivered by a range of Government Departments and other organisations, as I outlined in my reply to the Deputy's Question No. 34 of 21 February 2018 (Ref. 8511/18), which set out the range of measures in the Action Plan for Rural Development which are addressing isolation and social inclusion in rural...

Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Ring: ...for improvement works on small private and non-public roads and it has been funded in the past by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Funding for the LIS was limited in recent years due to constraints on the public finances. However, I was very conscious of the underlying demand for the scheme in rural...

Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Ring: I thank the Deputies for raising the matter. As I stated, this was under the Departments responsible for transport and the environment previously. I can see all the rural Deputies in the House and this is a very important scheme for rural Ireland. I looked at it because I want to do something and I come from a rural county. I listen to people on a daily basis. The Deputies made their...

Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Ring: I would not like the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, to fall out with me. I would like him to do his job with the rural roads. He has made an allocation for roads this year and it has been increased.

Other Questions: Action Plan for Rural Development (21 Feb 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 that will help those who feel isolated or vulnerable in rural areas include significant investment in the seniors alert scheme, which facilitates valuable community-based...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rural Development Policy (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Ring: I thank the Deputy for the question. The Government has made clear its support for rural areas in Project Ireland 2040, which was launched last week. The overarching objective of the national planning framework, which is one of the strands of Project Ireland, is to ensure the population growth and economic growth that will take place up to 2040 will be shared more evenly across the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Ring: ...;is a programme for improvement works on small private/non public roads and has been funded in the past by the Department of the Environment and Local Government and subsequently by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.  There has been very little funding available for this scheme in recent years due to constraints on public expenditure.  However, I was very...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme Administration (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Ring: ...;is a programme for improvement works on small private/non public roads and has been funded in the past by the Department of the Environment and Local Government and subsequently by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.  There has been very little funding available for this scheme in recent years due to constraints on public expenditure.  However, I was...