Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 May 2018
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CLÁR Programme
440. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of an application for CLÁR funding submitted by an association (details supplied) in County Cork; when final decisions on 2018 applications will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20034/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraCLÁR is a targeted capital investment programme for rural areas which have experienced significant levels of depopulation.
I launched the 2018 CLÁR programme on 15th March last, with an indicative allocation of €5 million for qualifying projects under the following measures:
Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures
Measure 2: Play Areas/Multi-Use Games Areas
Measure 3: First Response Support Measure
The closing date for CLÁR 2018 was 30th April. I can confirm that an application was received in respect of the group referred to by the Deputy. The group is based in Co. Sligo.
More than 400 applications were received in total by my Department and my officials are currently assessing these proposals. I hope to be in a position to announce the successful 2018 CLÁR projects in the coming weeks, following the completion of the assessment process.
