Written answers
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
- Weather Events
5. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in light of storm Éowyn, when the number of generators will be finalised for community centres and hubs; the breakdown, by... - Community Development Projects
8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the grants and schemes available from his Department to support community centres. [68332/25] - Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
19. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he believes the current powers of the Charities Regulator are sufficient to address issues of accountability and public trust in... - Sport and Recreational Development
20. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans which are in place for expanding the walking and trails schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68489/25] - Community Development Projects
21. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next funding round of the Local Enhancement Programme will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on... - Departmental Policies
22. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the next iteration of Our Rural Future Development Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68342/25] - Community Development Projects
23. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his Department provides support to community centres to improve the wheelchair accessibility of their premises; and if he will... - Regeneration Projects
24. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to report on progress as part of the Town Centre First policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67798/25] - Community Development Projects
26. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress his Department has made towards the development of a scheme to tackle urban disadvantage; and if he will make a... - Gaeltacht Scholarships
27. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which his Department monitors the impact of the more than €6 million annual investment in Scéim na... - Rural Schemes
28. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to report on the meetings he had regarding the LEADER programme in Strasbourg in November 2025. [68344/25] - Road Projects
29. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when funding will be announced for the local improvement scheme; if additional funding will be provided to improve non-public rural... - Rural Schemes
30. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the town and village renewal scheme in Carlow and Kilkenny. [68327/25] - Community Development Projects
31. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding supports provided at a local level in community centres targeted at addressing social exclusion; if he will... - Údarás na Gaeltachta
60. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an bhfuil sé i gceist aige go mbeidh Bille Údarás na Gaeltachta (Leasú) 2024 achtaithe in am ionas go mbeidh na... - Rural Schemes
34. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider expanding the CLÁR scheme to more areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68328/25] - Community Development Projects
35. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of new community centres opened in 2025 that were built alongside new residential developments and included in the... - Departmental Policies
36. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in line with the objectives of "Our Rural Future", the specific, measurable interventions his Department will implement in County... - Community Development Projects
37. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider applications from rural communities who wish to convert their derelict buildings, schools or other old... - Gaeltacht Policy
38. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures he is taking to support youth work in Gaeltachta areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68490/25] - Rural Schemes
39. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the average annual allocation to LEADER scheme, by programme; since 2007. [68486/25] - Library Services
40. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the support his Department is providing to the public library network. [68345/25] - Flexible Work Practices
41. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of community hubs supported by the Government over the past three years where members of the community can work from... - Gaeltacht Policy
42. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will work with on an cross-departmental basis to ensure that there is an adequate supply of early years workers proficient in... - Community Development Projects
43. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next round of the Community Centre Investment Fund will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the... - Island Communities
44. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the role his Department can play in ensuring vital infrastructure is provided to the island communities; and if he will make a... - Community Development Projects
45. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the work he is undertaking to support the creation of a national body of women’s sheds, similar to... - Departmental Policies
46. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will report on their implementation of a rural proofing model. [68521/25] - An Ghaeltacht
47. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an bhfuil sé i gceist aige daoine a fhostú i nGaeltacht Chonamara faoin gClár um Chumhachtú Pobal; agus an... - Departmental Funding
48. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason Kildare, which is the fifth most populated county in Ireland, did not receive an adequate amount of funding from his... - Community Development Projects
50. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding available for community groups that are looking to construct capital facilities, particularly community centres; if... - Údaráis Áitiúla
51. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén cineál rannpháirtíochta atá aige leis na húdaráis áitiúla, leis an Aire... - Rural Schemes
52. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht regarding the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, the amount which has been allocated to and been spent to date on the scheme... - Library Services
54. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the efforts his Department are making to encourage the public to utilise the asset of the public library network. [68346/25] - Community Development Projects
55. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if, as a result of the introduction of auto-enrolment and the increase in the minimum wage that come into effect from January 2026,... - Rural Schemes
56. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason for the cut in LEADER funding for 2026; and the breakdown of the reductions. [68472/25] - Irish Language
57. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on the progress of the national plan for the Irish language in the public service; and if he will make a... - Community Development Projects
59. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to address funding issues in the community sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67641/25] - Community Welfare Services
61. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the achievements of the Community Services Programme last year; the outlook for next year; and if he will make a... - Road Projects
62. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the planned 2025 funding allocation for the local improvement scheme (LIS); and if he will provide additional supports to local... - Community Development Projects
64. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the refurbishment of Mayfield Library and St. Joseph’s community centre. [67571/25] - Disadvantaged Status
65. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he is considering a reintroduction of the RAPID programme in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Community Development Projects
66. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applications received per year 2023-2024 and per county for funding under the Community Recognition Fund; the number... - Foras na Gaeilge
68. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he is satisfied that the €2 million increase for Foras na Gaeilge in Budget 2026 is sufficient to resolve the persistent... - Regeneration Projects
69. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for a progress update on the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59494/25] - Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
70. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has considered reviewing the remit of the Charities Regulator to ensure it reflects the evolving needs of the charity sector,... - Social Isolation
71. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the initiatives his Department is implementing to combat rural isolation in Offaly, particularly for older people and those without... - Rural Schemes
72. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which his Department is co-ordinating with other Departments and local authorities to ensure adequate access to...
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