Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
106. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 5 of 23 February 2023, the date on which the new policy for the islands will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19312/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Government is committed to publishing an islands policy, in line with the Programme for Government commitment and commitments made in Our Rural Future.
I received the initial draft of the policy before Christmas, and since then officials from my Department have engaged intensively with colleagues across Government Departments and agencies to agree firm commitments for the policy and its accompanying action plan.
I am pleased to say that the policy and accompanying action plan is now nearing completion and I expect to present it to Government for approval in the coming weeks.
