Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
582. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of each value for money and policy review conducted by his Department from 1 January 2018 to 1 January 2019; the cost of each exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43337/19]
View answerI have provided the information requested by the Deputy in the following table. These reviews were all carried out in-house (no external consultants engaged) and are all available on the Government website Gov.ie.
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Name of Value for money/policy review |
Date completed |
Cost |
Details |
|
LCDC Review |
August 2019 |
Zero |
The Department of Rural and Community Development commenced an internal review of Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in October 2017. The review sought to assess strategic and operational development of LCDCs since they were established and to identify opportunities to strengthen and support them in the coming years. The review was overseen by a steering group established by the Department for that purpose. It was underpinned by comprehensive consultation and supported by an analysis of data gathered during the review process. The LCDC Review was published in August 2019. |
|
Review of Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development (RAPID) programme and the Communities Facilities Scheme (CFS) |
June 2018 |
Zero |
On foot of this review, the new Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) was launched in May 2018. It replaces and builds on RAPID and the Communities Facilities Scheme (CFS)Combining these schemes makes for a more flexible, streamlined and targeted approach to providing funding to those communities most in need, while reducing the level of administration involved. |
|
Revised Dog Breeding Establishment Guidelines. |
July 2018 |
Zero |
The Department published revised Dog Breeding Establishment Guidelines in July 2018, following a review of this area. These revised Guidelines became effective from 1 January 2019. |
