Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017
633. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the further schemes she plans rolling out under the CLÁR scheme in 2017; if this will include a local improvement scheme element; if so, if there will be co-funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for such a scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36771/17]
View answerThe 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31st March last, with a closing date of 5th May. Funding for the programme was available this year under four separate Measures:
Measure 1: Support for School and Community Safety Measures
Measure 2: Play Areas
Measure 3: Targeted Community Infrastructure
Measure 4: First Responder Supports
More than 500 applications were received across the four Measures, and a total of €7 million was recently allocated to 231 successful projects.
All funding available under the CLÁR programme for 2017 has now been allocated and I currently have no plans to introduce any further measures this year. Responsibility for the CLÁR programme will be transferring shortly to the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, T.D.
