Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
814. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a project (details supplied) has been submitted for funding to her Department; when allocations of funding in respect of these submissions can be expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30622/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe CLÁR Programme provides funding for small-scale projects in designated rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population over a defined period. Since the programme was relaunched in 2016, it has supported a wide range of measures. The CLÁR 2022 programme awarded a record €12.2 million with over 290 projects supported.
I launched the 2023 CLÁR programme in March this year and the measures to be funded are:
• Developing Community Facilities and Amenities (Measure 1)
• Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport (Measure 2)
• ‘Our Islands’ (Measure 3)
Applications have now been received and are currently being reviewed by my officials.
I can confirm that the application referred to by the Deputy has been submitted to my Department for consideration by Cork County Council under Measure 1 - Developing Community Facilities and Amenities.
I expect to be in a position to announce the successful Measures 1 projects in September.
