Written answers
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Department of Rural and Community Development
Departmental Funding
Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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593. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applications for the CLÁR funding under measure 1 and measure 2 in 2023 from County Cavan; and the number of successful applications under each measure, in tabular form. [3996/24]
Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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CLÁR is designed to support a vast array of community based projects such as astro-turf facilities, playgrounds, sensory gardens, outdoor cinemas, walking tracks and community gyms.
Since the programme was relaunched in 2016, it has supported a wide range of measures with over €70 million being approved for almost 2400 projects throughout rural Ireland.
Funding of almost €13 million for 302 projects was approved under CLÁR 2023.
The measures funded under CLÁR 2023 were:
- Developing Community Facilities and Amenities (Measure 1)
- Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport (Measure 2)
- ‘Our Islands’ (Measure 3)
Following the assessment process, 14 of these applications were approved with associated funding of over €587,000. These are listed in the table below.
Cavan Measure 1 | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballyconnell Community Centre | Roof, fire and safety measures, accessibility, and reception. | €50,000 |
| Gallonray House | Rebuilding of a perimeter wall along public road, re-surfacing of a section of carpark and marking of car bays | €32,047 |
| Templeport Development Association | Upgrade of Boathouse and Jetty at St Mogues Island | €49,951 |
| Killeshandra Community Cinema Project | Installation of tiered seating system and safety barriers Installation of ceiling mounted Epson laser short throw projector and fit 300cm fixed frame screen | €50,000 |
| Kingscourt Harps AFC Car Park | Develop existing car park | €22,191 |
| Munterconnaught Community Walking Track | Remedial works and lighting for the walking track | €26,282 |
| Killyconnan Community Playground | Upgrade of existing playground | €50,000 |
| Gowna District Council | Provision of fitness equipment in a community gym in the Community Hall | €24,750 |
| Killinkere National School | Provision of a MUGA | €45,000 |
| Redhills GAC | Refurbish spectator stand | €50,000 |
| Swanlinbar Development Association | Interactive musical sensory disability ramp | €49,581 |
| Drumgoon Eire Og | Upgrade of covered seating and stand | €37,358 |
| Kill Shamrock | Provision of disabled car parking and upgrades to spectator stands | €49,659 |
| Ballymachugh GAA and community car park | Upgrading car parking surface | €50,000 |
| Total | €587,069 |
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