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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (15 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488, 491 to 495, inclusive, and 504 together. My Department delivers a wide range of policies and measures to support urban and rural communities. All policy is underpinned by broad consultation with a wide range of stakeholders including rural and urban stakeholder groups, young people and the wider public, Government Departments and State Agencies. This...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Digital Hubs (15 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 to 499, inclusive, together. The increased shift to remote working as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has given us the opportunity for a greater regional distribution of jobs and to support a better quality of life for many people who previously spent many hours in long commutes. This is a key focus of the Government's new rural development policy...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (15 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Town & Village Renewal Scheme is designed to assist with the rejuvenation of rural towns and villages throughout Ireland, making them more attractive places to live, work, and socialise. The Scheme has supported or is currently supporting 1,340 projects in towns and villages the length and breadth of rural Ireland. Grant funding is released at various stages as the project...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Regeneration Projects (15 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 497, 498 and 502 together. The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) forms part of the wider rural regeneration and development programme which also includes the Town and Village Renewal Scheme and the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. In terms of both RRDF Category 1 (Major Projects) and Category 2 (Seed Funding), funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Social Isolation (15 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 500 and 501 together. Addressing the issue of isolation, in both urban and rural communities, is relevant to the work of a number of Government Departments. This is reflected in ongoing Government work including that aimed at enhancing community policing, rural transport links and tackling social inclusion. Focus on actions to address the issue of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (15 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Town & Village Renewal Scheme is  designed to assist with the rejuvenation of rural towns and villages throughout Ireland, making them more attractive places to live, work, and socialise. Under the Scheme, funding of over €93 million has been approved for the delivery of over 1,340 projects in towns and villages countrywide. The Scheme continues to...