Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2019
168. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of an application for funding for a car by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21266/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI launched the 2019 CLÁR programme on the 28th February last. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population.
Calls for proposals under the 2019 CLÁR programme were invited under the following measures:
Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures
Measure 2: Play Areas (including MUGAs)
Measure 3: Community Wellbeing Supports, comprising of:
3(a) First Response Support Measure
3(b) Support for Mobility and Cancer Care Transport, and
3(c) Sensory Gardens
The closing date for receipt of applications under the 2019 CLÁR Programme was 25th April 2019 and almost 500 applications were received by my Department.
I can confirm that an application under Measure 3(b) has been received in respect of the group referred to by the Deputy.
My officials are currently assessing all applications received and I hope to be in a position to announce the successful projects in the coming weeks.
