Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
3451. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number and description of development projects that have begun in Fingal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40817/21]
View answer3452. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number and description of development projects that have begun in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40818/21]
View answer3453. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number and description of development projects that have begun in north Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40819/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 3451 to 3453, inclusive, together.
My Department delivers a wide range of policies and measures to support urban and rural communities. Funding strands include the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, LEADER, Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), Community Services Programme, Community Enhancement Programme, CLÁR Programme, Local Improvement Scheme, and funding for public libraries across the country.
My Department was allocated €341 million in the 2021 Revised Estimates, this ensures that we are in a position to further assist communities seeking funding and other supports for important local activities and projects. Groups or organisations qualify for support schemes or programmes provided by my Department where they meet the requisite eligibility criteria.
The funding amounts allocated by my Department for urban and rural development and renewal purposes in 2020 and 2021 is as follows: €314 million in 2020, and €209 million to date in 2021.
Unfortunately data is not available at project level at the granular geographical level requested by the Deputy. Kildare was allocated €7.6 million in 2020 and €2.2 million to date in 2021. Dublin was allocated €49.3 million in 2020 and €29.3 million to date in 2021. Cork was allocated €21.9 million in 2020 and €14 million to date in 2021.
Further details of funding allocations under specific schemes provided by my Department are available online at www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-rural-and-community-development/
I am confident that the funding supports and policies provided by my Department are delivering, and will continue to deliver, tangible benefits for both urban and rural communities, supporting economic development, and enabling the local and community development sectors to continue to provide valuable much needed services and supports to all communities throughout the country.
