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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Funding under the LEADER programme is provided under a broad range of themes, including enterprise development and social inclusion. In December 2020, I launched the Transitional LEADER Programme which came into effect from 1 April 2021 and will run to the end of 2022. The programme is delivered through Local Action Groups (LAGs) in each of the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas around the country....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Policy (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure and for maintenance and promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural Ireland. Cork County Council were approved for funding of €200,000 under the 2020 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme for the development of trails at Mallow...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: In September 2020, my Department approved funding of €60,000 for Roscommon County Council for a Small Scale Capital Works Programme project in Ballaghaderreen Library to support an ambitious and transformative programme of works including the relocation of the children's area into its own dedicated space and the creation of a new dedicated space for young adults/teenagers. As...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy responsibility for public libraries but the provision of public library services is a matter for each local authority in their capacity as library authorities under the Local Government Act 2001. The Government’s public health measures state that public libraries are currently only permitted to provide lending and printing services. Access to research and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can confirm that an application from Moyvane, Co Kerry to which the Deputy refers, has been submitted by Kerry County Council to my Department under the 2021 Town & Village Renewal Scheme. The Scheme closed for applications on Friday 16th July. All applications will now undergo a formal assessment process, with funding being allocated on foot of the outcome of this process. It...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Bodies (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The position in relation to agencies under my Department’s aegis and the declaration of salaries of employees under the 2016 code of governance is set out below: Western Development Commission WDC, in accordance with Section 9 Remuneration and Superannuation of Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, publish in our annual report details of fees paid in respect of the Board...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development and/or enhancement of outdoor recreational infrastructure such as trails, walkways, cycleways, blueways and bridleways in rural areas. In 2021 the scheme encouraged local authorities and local development companies to look at outdoor recreational infrastructure that provides an inclusive approach...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Island Communities (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Government is strongly committed to supporting our island communities and this is underlined in the recently published rural policy ‘Our Rural Future’. As you are also aware my Department is developing a National Islands Policy and is currently engaging with Island communities to develop a policy that will lead to a greater sustainability of our islands. Access to reliable...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Playgrounds are an important resource with positive impacts for communities. Funding provided by the Community Enhancement Programme provides small grants to community groups to enhance facilities, including playgrounds, in disadvantaged areas. Funding is allocated by my Department to each Local Authority area, and the Local Community Development Committee, with support from their Local...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Vacant Properties (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The refurbishment of vacant properties is being addressed by a number of initiatives delivered by my Department, in line with the commitments contained in Our Rural Future. In April, I announced investment of €81 million for 25 landmark projects for funding under Category 1 of the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF. The projects will combat dereliction, increase the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) provides funding for works on rural roads and laneways that are not normally maintained by local authorities. It is funded by my Department and is administered through the relevant Local Authorities. As part of Our Rural Future, the Government committed to ensuring that the LIS is funded into the future. This reflects the important contribution which the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department was established in 2017 and funds a range of programmes and schemes to assist in rural and community development which are available to eligible community groups and organisations throughout the country. My Department was allocated €341 million in the 2021 Revised Estimates, this ensures that we are in a position to further assist communities seeking funding and other...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department was allocated €351 million in 2021 to support our rural development and community development programmes and schemes, such as the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, the Community Services Programme (CSP), and the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). As part of the estimates process each year, expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: In June 2019, a new mandate was presented to Comhairle na Tuaithe which reinforces and strengthens its advisory role in relation to the sustainable development of the outdoor recreation sector in Ireland. Comhairle has established a number of new Subgroups, including a new Sustainable Uplands Recreation Subgroup. This Subgroup will focus, amongst other things, on reviewing the Mountain...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Na hOileáin amach ón gCósta (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Mar is eol don Teachta, tá mo Roinn i mbun oibre ar Pholasaí Oileánda nua a fhorbairt. Mar chuid dó seo, tá cruinnithe déthaobhach ar siúl le Ranna Stáit eile chun plé a dhéanamh ar thorthaí an chomhairliúchán phoiblí agus na bealaigh gur féidir leo ionchur a bheith acu sa pholasaí. Mar chuid don idirphlé...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3451 to 3453, inclusive, together. My Department delivers a wide range of policies and measures to support urban and rural communities. Funding strands include the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, LEADER, Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), Community Services Programme, Community Enhancement Programme, CLÁR Programme,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce was launched in July 2016 with the objective of improving access to high-quality mobile phone coverage and broadband services in rural Ireland. The Taskforce consists of representatives from a number of Government departments and agencies and is supported in its work by Telecommunications Industry Ireland and the Commission for Communications...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Broadband Connection Point (BCP) initiative is a key element of the National Broadband Plan and of Our Rural Future. BCPs are local facilities typically located in rural and isolated areas without adequate broadband services. These sites are provided with temporary high-speed broadband connections which will remain in place until fibre services are available at the site. It is planned to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure and for maintenance and promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural Ireland. Louth County Council were approved for funding of €200,000 under the 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme for the development and enhancement of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (27 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As Minister with responsibility for the public library service, I am aware that there are a wide range of services, including book clubs, being provided by our Library Authorities for all age groups. I recognise that, since the beginning of the pandemic, it is more important than ever that our older people remain socially connected, educated and entertained so it was pleasing to see so many...