Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 May 2017
146. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if the relative requirements and appropriate targets for an additional rural resettlement initiative have been reviewed, as outlined in the Action Plan for Rural Development, action 9; when the outcome of the review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23393/17]
View answerThe Government's Action Plan for Rural Development- Realising our Potential has a clear objective of working across Government Departments to deliver a co-ordinated group of strategies to ensure the success of vibrant rural communities across Ireland.
I hope to bring forward policy proposals under the Action Plan that will cover a broad range of issues in housing, planning and community policy. The Rural Resettlement Initiative is an important part of this work as it has the potential, if designed and implemented properly, to contribute to improving the lives of those living and working in rural communities. I expect to be in a position to publish more details on this particular aspect of my Department's work before the end of 2017.
