Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
1492. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands when a decision will be made on an application for CLÁR funding by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22178/20]
View answerThe CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The Measures being funded this year under the 2020 programme are:
Measure 1: Schools/Community Safety MeasuresMeasure 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
I can confirm that an application in respect of the school referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department under Measure 1.
To date, over 300 applications have been received by my Department under the programme, across all Measures.
My officials are currently assessing all of the applications received and I will announce the successful projects in respect of each Measure when the assessment process is fully complete.
