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.
Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has today (Monday) launched two new initiatives through Muintir na Tíre which will make people safer in their homes. At an event in Westport Fire Station, Co Mayo today, Minister Ring announced […]
Western counties to receive investment of €938 million in broadband infrastructure Seán Canney T.D., Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, today (Thursday, 9 May) welcomed the planned […]
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, has today (Wednesday) in Trim Library officially launched ICT upgrades in public libraries across the country, including new Digital Learning […]
Use the links to find out about the many initiatives and programmes available.
