I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 and 226 together.
My Department funds a range of programmes and schemes that provide financial assistance to eligible voluntary or statutory bodies throughout the country. These schemes provide much needed assistance to urban and rural communities in need.
These include the LEADER and CLÁR programmes; the recently launched Community Enhancement Programme; the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP): and the Community Services Programme.
All schemes delivered by my Department are open to applications from eligible parties during the relevant application timeframes set for each scheme/programme.
Full details of how to register or apply for financial assistance under these schemes can be obtained on my Department's website [www.drcd.gov.ie ] along with more detailed information on all various funding programmes and schemes.
Question No. 224 answered with Question No. 9.