Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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48. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the new schemes he plans to roll out under the CLÁR programme in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25024/18]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I announced the 2018 CLÁR scheme on 15th March 2018 with an allocation of €5 million. My Department received over 400 applications, which are currently in the processes of being assessed, from communities and groups applying for funding for projects under the following measures:

Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures

Measure 2: Play Areas/ MUGAs

Measure 3: First Response Support Measure

I hope to announce details of the successful projects shortly, following the completion of the assessment process.

I am very much aware of the impact that a modest investment under the CLÁR programme can have on a rural community, and I am satisfied that the measures approved for 2018 will make a difference for parents and children, in particular, in many rural areas.

I have no plans to roll out any further measures under the 2018 CLÁR programme at this time. However, if further funding becomes available for the programme later in the year, I will review the situation.