Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
664. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she and her Department have assisted various community groups throughout the country and north Kildare over the past three years, her intentions to continue in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19582/23]
View answer665. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total value of assistance offered to rural and community groups throughout Kildare north and throughout the country in each of the past three years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19583/23]
View answer669. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of unsuccessful applications by communities for inclusion by schemes operated by her Department in each of the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19587/23]
View answer670. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of successful applications by communities for inclusion by schemes operated by her Department in each of the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19588/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 664, 665, 669 and 670 together.
A vital part of my Department's mission is to support vibrant and sustainable communities across this country. My Department provides targeted investment and supports in both rural and urban communities, which enables rural regeneration, facilitates new working opportunities and fosters regional enterprise growth.
The amount allocated by my Department in the past three years is €323 million in 2020, €333 million in 2021, and €475 million in 2022. Kildare was allocated €7.9 million in 2020, €3.9 million in 2021, and €11.6 million in 2022.
This funding ensures that we are in a position to further assist communities throughout the country seeking funding and other supports for important local activities and projects.
We will continue to invest in and support communities across the country through our wide range of schemes such as the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, LEADER Programme, Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme, Town and Village Renewal Scheme, Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, Local Improvement Scheme, CLÁR Programme, Islands Capital Programme, Community Enhancement Programme, the Community Centre Investment Fund, Connected Hubs initiative, Libraries Investment Capital funding, PEACE IV Programme and the PEACE PLUS Programme.
All funding schemes operated by my Department are open to applications from eligible groups during the application timeframes set for each scheme or programme. Further information on all schemes and programmes, including details of successful applications can be found on my Department's website www.drcd.gov.ie.
