The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March 2017 and will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The allocation for CLÁR for 2017 is €5 million and funding is available under the following measures:
Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures
Measure 2: Play Areas
Measure 3: Targeted Community Infrastructure Needs
Measure 4: First Response Support Measure
The closing date for applications under the programme was Friday, 5 May 2017. In total, 521 applications were received under the Measures outlined above and I can confirm that the Department has received an application in respect of the project referred to by the Deputy.
The applications received are now being assessed by my Department and I expect to be in a position to announce details of the successful applicants by the end of May. Details of the successful applicants will be published on my Department’s website.