Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Questions (1555)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

1555. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which he has received applications for assistance from various groups throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2038/18]

Written answers

Minister for Rural and Community Development

My Department operates a number of funding programmes and schemes, ranging from the Seniors Alert Scheme and LEADER programme to other rural and community initiatives. All schemes are open to applications from relevant parties during the application timeframes set for each scheme/programme.

Further information on funding programmes and schemes is available on my Department's website www.drcd.gov.ie.