Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The RAPID leverage schemes were initiated in 2004 in order to support small-scale projects identified locally by the Area Implementation Teams in each of the RAPID areas. These schemes are co-funded by the relevant agencies and support projects that focus on estate management, graffiti removal, traffic calming, community closed-circuit television, health and sports facilities, and the provision of playgrounds. The table below sets out details of RAPID leverage funding by my Department in Ballinasloe from 2007 to 2009. Ongoing co-funding of projects approved under the schemes will continue in 2010, subject to resources.

I am satisfied that the impact of the programme has facilitated RAPID communities in Ballinasloe in taking greater ownership of local development, and has also enabled state organisations to work together to improve the quality of life for local people.

RAPID leverage funding by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Ballinasloe from 2007 to 2009