Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
2202. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 45 of 30 June 2022, the status of the new policy for the Islands; if they are on track to complete the initial draft of the policy document by the end of summer 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41601/22]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the Government is committed to publishing a 10 year policy on island development with associated three year action plans.
The most recent meeting of the Interdepartmental Committee for the Islands was held on 22 June 2022, where it was agreed that committee members would review their Department’s draft input and revert with revised actions.
I understand that, based on the development work to date, an initial draft is expected for my consideration before the end of the summer.
The next meeting of the Inter-Departmental Committee is scheduled for September, where it is expected Committee members will be able to share their feedback, observations and recommendations regarding the initial draft of the policy.
