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.
12 leaders from across society chosen to drive forward Sustainable Development Goals The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton T.D. today (Wednesday 18th September) appointed 12 leaders from […]
Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands Seán Kyne TD today announced the date of the inaugural meeting of the newly established […]
Mr Seán Canney TD, The Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, today (Tuesday, 17 September) launched the new Volunteer Ireland I-VOL smartphone app designed to […]
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