Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019
1004. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the type of eligible works which schools can apply for under the CLÁR programme; and the type of works not covered under the programme. [54201/18]
View answerThe CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of depopulation. The aim of the programme is to support the sustainable development of designated CLÁR areas, with the aim of encouraging people to continue to live and work in those areas.
Since I reintroduced the CLÁR programe in 2016, funding has been provided for the development of new school or community play areas, and for the enhancement of existing play areas. Works applicable under this measure included the installation and enhancement of play equipment, soft-play surfaces, and associated works.
CLÁR has also provided support for interventions to make school or community facility environs healthier and safer for children attending the schools, and for children and adults using the community facilities. The nature of works eligible under this measure are set out on the following table.
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Type of Intervention |
Funding available |
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Purchase and replacement of Flashing Amber Safety Lights. |
Max €7,000 per set |
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Purchase of Child safety signs |
Max €1,000 per sign |
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Purchase of digital speed safety signs, indicating that cars are entering a particular zone. |
Max €14,000 per set |
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Upgrade Road markings on approach roads to Schools/community facilities. |
Max €1,000 |
|
Erect pedestrian crossings in small towns and villages at schools/community facilities. |
Max €22,000 |
|
Construction and upgrading of access footpaths next to schools or community facilities. |
Max €30,000 |
|
Car Parking facilities to access schools or community facilities. |
Max €30,000 |
|
Provision of Bus Shelters |
Max €25,000 |
|
Provision of Public Lighting |
Max €30,000 |
|
Overall max per project if there are a number of elements above included in applications for a single location |
Max €50,000 |
Applications under the measures referred to above are made to my Department via the Local Authorities.
Decisions regarding specific measures which will be supported under the CLÁR programme in 2019 will be made shortly.
