Written answers
Thursday, 8 November 2018
Department of Rural and Community Development
Departmental Funding
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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256. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applications received from groups and bodies throughout north County Kildare for funding or support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46433/18]
Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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My Department provides a wide range of supports to communities in rural Ireland.
The table below provides the details my Department currently has on the number of applications received from groups and bodies in County Kildare for funding or support in 2018.
Where North Kildare-specific information is not available at this time, County Kildare totals are provided.
| 2018 Programme/Scheme | Number applications received from groups and bodies throughout north County Kildare | Number applications received from groups and bodies in Kildare | Approved Applications | Funding amount approved € |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme* (SICAP) | N/A | n/a | n/a | €1,061,036 |
| Community Enhancement Programme (including Men’s Shed Fund) | ** | ** | ** | €468,671 |
| Local Improvement Scheme*** | N/A | 12 | 12 | €329,591 |
| Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme | N/A | 2 | 1 unsuccessful 1 awaiting assessment | N/A |
| Town and Village Renewal Scheme | N/A | 8 | 8 | €520,000 |
| Community Services Programme | 3 | 3 | 2 (1 under appraisal) | €76,132 per approved group |
| Seniors Alert Scheme (participants) | N/A | 403 (1 Jan - 31 Aug 18) | 403 | N/A |
| LEADER | N/A | 18 for all of County Kildare | 18 approved by Kildare Local Action Group | €650,426 |
*Please note that SICAP funding was allocated to one body in Kildare through a competitive procurement process that covers the five years from 2018 to 2022. The company can make some small grants to groups within its area.
** Please note that this funding is made available directly to the Local Authority/Local Community Development Committees who administer applications from local community groups. This process is still ongoing and final details will not be available until early 2019.
*** Figures for the Local Improvement Scheme refer to the number of projects put forward by the Local Authority.
My Department also provided funding to Kildare County Council in support of its Public Library Services, its Public Participation Network (PPN) and towards the provision of a local broadband officer as follows:
| Programme 2018 | Funding |
|---|---|
| Libraries ICT Funding | €547,262 |
| Library Leasing Grant – Kildare County Council | €33,750 |
| Library Capital Programme Athy Library | €41,250 |
| LCDC Additional Staff Resources – Kildare County Council | €37,914 |
| Kildare Broadband Officer | €35,000 |
| Kildare Public Participation Network (PPN) | €50,000 allocated in 2018. €30,000 paid to-date. |
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