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.
€1 million fund will support over 100 Social Enterprises throughout the country Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, today announced a €1 million Small Capital Grants Scheme […]
Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, today (Monday, 21 October) announced details of the distribution of €5 million in additional funding for ten areas that are most […]
400 delegates from across Ireland’s agri-food sector participated at a conference today to develop a collective vision for the agri-food sector to 2030. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine […]
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