The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table below.
Live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
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The date by which each study, review and research is scheduled to be completed.
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Research scoping paper to carry out a 'Volunteer Managers Skills Analysis Survey'.
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Expected to be completed in Q3 2023
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Volunteering Recognition: developing questions for the Irish Census on formal and informal volunteering
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A final report is due in Q2 of 2024.
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Youth Volunteering: Building Capacity for the FutureResearch on the impact of the cost and availability of public liability insurance on the Community and Voluntary sector
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A final report is due in Q4 of 2023.
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Digital Town Blueprint Research Reports.
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26 individual research reports are due to be finalised in Q1 2023 and will be incorporated into the 26 Town Centre First Plans.
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Research on the identification and development of key indicators that can be used for monitoring rural and community development. This work is being undertaken through a Joint Research Agreement between DRCD and the ESRI.
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Expected to be completed in Q2 2023.The Joint Research Agreement between DRCD and the ESRI runs to the end of 2023.
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Outcomes for Young People in Rural Ireland developed with Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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The final report is expected in Q3 2023.
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Research project NUI Post-doctoral Fellowship in Rural Development
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The research is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
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Research on the training needs of the community and voluntary sector.
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Expected to be completed by Q3 2023.
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Research project on engagement of marginalised communities in local planning and decision making.
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The project is expected to be completed by Q4 2023.
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A Data Gathering Exercise on Social Enterprise in Ireland
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A final report is expected in Q1 2023.
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Review of the implementation of National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland 2019-2022
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It is envisaged that a report on this review will issue in Q1 2023.
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Impact assessment of the Connected Hubs Network and the 2021 and 2022 Connected Hubs Calls.
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The report is expected to be submitted in Q2 2023
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