Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
959. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of an application for CLÁR funding by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27806/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31st March last, with a closing date of 5th May. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Successful projects were announced over the last few weeks, with a total of just under €7 million allocated to approximately 230 projects across four different thematic Measures. I can confirm that the Department received an application in respect of the project referred to by the Deputy and that the application was successful.
Details of all projects approved under the CLÁR programme are available at http://www.ahrrga.gov.ie/rural/rural-development/clar-2016/.
The CLÁR programme is an important part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development, and makes a huge contribution to supporting the most depopulated areas in rural Ireland. Over 800 projects have now been approved for funding since the scheme was re-launched last year.
