John Curran
Ceist:2373. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of his Department's review of the RAPID programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32907/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
Ceisteanna (2373, 2374)
John Curran
Ceist:2374. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details and timeframe for proposals to replace the RAPID scheme with a new programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32908/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 2373 and 2374 together.
My Department completed a review of the RAPID programme and the Community Facilities Scheme (CFS) earlier this year.
A report which provides information on that review, including a summary of key decisions, is available on the following link: https://drcd.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/Review-of-Communities-Facilities-Scheme-and-RAPID.pdf.
On foot of this review, I launched the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) in May which replaces and builds on RAPID and the CFS. Combining these schemes will make for a more flexible, streamlined and targeted approach to providing funding to those communities most in need, while reducing the level of administration involved.
Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) are currently advertising for applications for the CEP and final decisions regarding funding allocations in each local authority area will be made by the relevant LCDCs.