David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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660. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the estimated full year cost if the budget for the social inclusion and community active programme increased by 5%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33123/21]

Joe O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Green Party)
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The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2018 – 2022 aims to reduce poverty and promote social inclusion and equality by supporting communities and individuals using community development approaches, engagement and collaboration. 

SICAP is managed at a local level by 33 Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs), with support from local authorities; and the programme is then delivered on the ground by Local Development Companies (LDCs).

The funding made available for SICAP for 2021 is €39,168,430.  An additional 5% funding would see the  the allocation increase to €41,126,851.