Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021
690. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of the new community development approach to be piloted by her Department in Drogheda, County Louth from February 2022 (details supplied); if she will publish the framework governing the pilot initiative; the amount of money her Department will allocate to the initiative in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55729/21]
View answerMy Department is piloting a new community development project in two areas, including Drogheda, in 2022. This 'place-based approach' is aimed at helping to develop leaders in the community, so that local organisations can improve how they work together in the area.
Total funding of €188,650 is being provided by the Department to cover the 18 month programme in both areas. The programme will be championed by local development companies in the areas who, under the oversight of the relevant local authorities, will lead on the delivery of the programme.
Further information on the programme will become available as the projects progress.
An evaluation and a review of the impact of the programme on participants, their organisations and collaborative engagement will be conducted during and at the end of the 18 month programme.
