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Departmental Strategy Statements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 June 2018

Thursday, 14 June 2018

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Bernard Durkan

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225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the mission statement for his Department including its various aspirations and objectives achievable over a specific time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26175/18]

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The Mission Statement of my Department, as set out in its Statement of Strategy published at the beginning of 2018, is: “To promote rural and community development and to support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland”.

The Department of Rural and Community Development was established last year to facilitate the achievement of this mission through:

- creating conditions to support increased economic opportunities and local employment in all areas of the country

- delivering schemes and programmes that support the revitalisation of towns and villages

- improving access to services and social networks that ensure a high quality of life

- enabling communities disadvantaged by location or social issues to reach their full potential

- supporting communities to have a voice to shape their own future

In addition to the schemes and programmes being delivered, my Department is also working with our colleagues across Government to drive the rural agenda and to deliver policies and initiatives that consider the needs of all communities, regardless of location or demographics.

The Statement of Strategy also outlines the key strategic goals for my Department over the three-year period it covers from 2017-2020, with a view to assisting all communities to have the opportunity to grow and develop economically and socially.

These are to:

1. Work across Government to advance the economic and social development of rural areas in order to enhance the quality of life for people who live in rural Ireland.

2. Contribute to enhanced regional development, with a view to strengthening the potential of all regions to contribute to economic recovery.

3. Support local communities to develop, empowering them to identify their needs and aspirations and providing them with the opportunities, skills and confidence to influence, shape and participate in decision-making processes which affect them.

4. Support the Community, Voluntary and Charity Sector to strengthen its capacity to contribute to civil society and support the growth and development of philanthropy.

The full Statement of Strategy for my Department can be found at www.drcd.gov.ie.

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