The RAPID programme is designed to ensure priority is given under national development plan schemes administered by Departments and State agencies to certain disadvantaged areas. There is no specific funding within my Department's budget in respect of the RAPID programme. However, projects which are prioritised under the RAPID programme and which are the subject of applications under NDP schemes administered by my Department would be eligible for funding for such schemes provided within my Department's budget.
It has not been possible in the time available to identify and assemble all the relevant information as requested by the Deputy. Information on projects which are of relevance to my Department is being collated in conjunction with Area Development Management Ltd., ADM, and the State agencies under the aegis of my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as early as possible.