Fexco opens €21m Research and Development Facility
Fexco’s Research Development and Innovation Centre to collocate with RDI Hub, a design-led digital innovation hub 125 Fexco staff to be based in centre and RDI Hub to create 305 […]
Rural
Ireland
Realising our Rural Potential
The Department of Rural and Community Development has responsibility for promoting and facilitating long-term economic and social progress across rural Ireland. The Department is responsible for co-ordinating the Action Plan for Rural Development. Other key areas of responsibility include the implementation of the LEADER elements of the
Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and the delivery of a range of other schemes, including a Rural Recreation Scheme, the Rural Walks Scheme, a Town and Village Enhancement scheme and the CLÁR Programme. The oversight of preparations for the timely roll-out of broadband is also a key priority.
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LEADER Programme Funding
Since its launch in 1991, LEADER programme has helped rural communities across the European Union to actively engage and to direct the local development of their area, through community-led local development. The […]
Allergan marks opening of new €160m biologics facility in Westport with 63 new jobs
Westport cements its position as largest manufacturing campus in global network as investment in Ireland reaches €750m Expansion to meet continued demand for flagship products and future innovations Allergan plc, […]
The Action Plan Pillars
Policies & Initiatives
Use the links to find out about the many initiatives and programmes available.