Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Ceist:2073. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if non-Gaeltacht islands are provided with the services of a community development officer or association. [15045/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 24 March 2021
Ceisteanna (2073)
Freagraí scríofa
My Department works to support sustainable vibrant communities living on the islands. As part of this work, funding is provided by my Department for Island Development Companies on islands outside the Gaeltacht areas.
Support is provided for five such 5 Development Companies:
- Inishturk Development Company, Co. Mayo
- Clare Island Community Co-Operative Society, Co. Mayo
- Inishbofin Development Company Ltd, Co. Galway
- Bere Island Project Group which provides services to Bere, Whiddy and Dursey Islands in Co. Cork, and
- Sherkin Island Development Society, which provides services to Sherkin, Long and Heir Islands, Co. Cork.
These companies provide community development services to their respective islands communities. The staffing structures, including the role of community development officers, is managed by each Development Company according to their annual programme of activities and budget.
The funding provided by my Department to the Development Companies is administered through Comhar na n-Oileán, a Local Development Company with responsibility for the offshore islands of Ireland.
Questions Nos. 2074 and 2075 answered with Question No. 2061.