Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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71. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps he will take to ensure a full spend of all the funds provided in the 2018 Estimate in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1216/18]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The Revised Estimate for Public Services 2018 provides for gross expenditure of €231.5m, comprising €144m current expenditure and €87.5m capital expenditure in respect of the Department of Rural and Community Development.

My Department will continue to work with key stakeholders including local authorities, community and voluntary groups, and dedicated agencies to support job creation, attract tourism investment and contribute to sustainable economic development in rural Ireland. The Department will ensure that maximum use is obtained from the resources allocated and that  value for money is delivered in respect of the 2018 allocation.