Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2415. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the RAPID and the community facilities scheme will cease to be funded after 2018 and be replaced by the community enhancement programme. [35360/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI launched the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) in May 2018. The CEP replaces and builds on the RAPID programme and the Community Facilities Scheme (CFS) making for a more flexible, streamlined and targeted approach to providing funding to those communities most in need, while reducing the level of administration involved.
The decision to replace RAPID and CFS with the new programme was made on foot of a review carried out by my Department. Details of the review are available on the Department's website at the following link: - https://drcd.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/Review-of-Communities-Facilities-Scheme-and-RAPID.pdf
Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) are currently advertising for applications for the CEP and final decisions regarding funding allocations within each local authority area will be made as early as possible.
