Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
1040. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a school (details supplied) is eligible to apply for funding under the CLÁR programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9189/20]
View answer1048. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a school (details supplied) is eligible to apply for funding under the CLÁR programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9207/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1040 and 1048 together.
The CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale infrastructure projects in designated rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. This year, the supports provided through CLÁR have been tailored to help rural communities respond to the new COVID-19 environment, including through the addition of new funding measures.
I launched the 2020 CLÁR programme on 25th May, and the closing date for receipt of applications is 28 August 2020. The measures being funded under the programme this year are:
Measure 1: Schools/Community Safety Measures; Measure 2: Community Recreation Areas (new in 2020); Measure 3: Community Wellbeing Supports, comprising:
(a) Meals on Wheels and Linked Services (new in 2020)
(b) Mobility and Cancer Care Transport.
Only projects which are located or provide services in a designated CLÁR area are eligible for funding under the programme. The school referred to by the Deputy does not appear to be in a CLÁR area.
The map of CLÁR areas in Co. Meath is available at: https://assets.gov.ie/2967/151118163731-5c0fd238ebb84964821ba97877e3d9cb.pdf.
The breakdown of CLÁR areas by District Electoral Division is also available at: https://assets.gov.ie/3118/201118151156-877e213445e54444a6cf1fdb9300cf45.pdf.
