Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1049. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the eligibility criteria for each element of the CLÁR funding programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9208/20]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale infrastructure projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population.

I launched the 2020 CLÁR programme on 25 May.  This year, the supports provided through CLÁR have been tailored to help rural communities respond to the new COVID-19 environment, including through the addition of new funding measures.

The measures being funded under the programme this year are:

Measure 1: Schools/Community Safety Measures

Measure 2: Community Recreation Areas (new in 2020)

Measure 3: Community Wellbeing Supports, comprising:

(a) Meals on Wheels and Linked Services (new in 2020)

(b) Mobility and Cancer Care Transport 

Measures 1 and 2 will be administered through the Local Authorities and applications will be submitted to my Department through the Authorities.  Applications under Measures 3(a) and 3(b) will be submitted directly to my Department by organisations providing services in the community.

The scheme outlines, including the eligibility criteria for each Measure, are available on the Gov.ie website at: .

The closing date for receipt of applications under all 2020 CLÁR measures is 28 August 2020.