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.
Heather Humphreys also turns the sod on the new Library in Portlaoise, Co Laois A €2.8 million package to assist libraries to adapt to Covid-19 has been announced by the […]
€5.5 million to support the development of regeneration projects in rural Ireland Seven counties to benefit from latest round of funding Minister Humphreys confirms that over €166m has been allocated […]
106 towns and villages to benefit immediately from €2.8 million in funding Funding to help communities to shop, socialise and work safely in light of Covid-19 Pandemic July Stimulus Package […]
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