19. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he plans to substantially increase funding for the CLÁR programme in light of the recent expansion of the scheme’s eligibility. [53185/26]
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34. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on the progress of the implementation of the revitalised RAPID programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53321/26]
53. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the expected timeline for the publication of details of the new SÍOL Programme and opening of applications for this new initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53308/26]
1057. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when a decision will be made on successful applications under CLÁR; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45407/26]
97. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 518 of 26 March 2026, if he will outline when the new programme will launch to succeed the RAPID programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38009/26]
132. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on the development of a new RAPID (Revitalising Areas through Planning, Investment and Development) programme, which was allocated €5 million in capital funding in budget 2026; when it is likely that the programme will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38281/26]
134. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will expand the CLÁR initiative to recognise the challenges faced by hospitality providers in CLÁR areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38297/26]
3486. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the LEADER programme allocation to each local action group in each year since 1994 to date, in tabular form. [24221/26]
3509. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to consider the special circumstances, (details supplied) and allocate additional LEADER funding for LAG in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25902/26]
3510. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason horticulture is not a qualifying sector for LEADER funding; if this can be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25922/26]
3522. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if Delvin, County Westmeath will be included in the recently announced list of CLÁR 2026 funding projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26458/26]
3523. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the way in which the new designated CLÁR 2026 areas were decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26459/26]
3526. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the plans to expand CLÁR to more areas in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26462/26]
519. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 2168 of 4 November 2025, when he expects Community Services Programme to open for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23219/26]
1061. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the criteria used in deciding on including an area under the CLAR programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21409/26]
2294. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the person or body with responsibility for the TidyTowns programme, including oversight and administration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19573/26]
2315. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the Islands Minor Capital Works Programme in Galway West constituency; the progress made under the programme; the forthcoming phases and expected timelines for delivery; and the estimated cost range associated with the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20675/26]
2316. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding Údarás na Gaeltachta capital works and business supports programme in Galway West constituency; the progress made under the programme; the forthcoming programme stages and expected timelines for delivery; and the estimated cost range associated with the programme; and if he will make a statement …
1176. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when applications will open for the community centre enhancement programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5758/26]
601. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total funding available through the Rural Development Programme for the years 2023 to 2025, by year; the funding planned for in Budget 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66874/25]
602. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total funding available through the Community Development Programme for the years 2023 to 2025, by year; the funding planned in Budget 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66875/25]
2162. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme funding can be used in support of the payment of salaries and rents by local community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57733/25]
2168. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when he expects Community Services Programme to open for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58065/25]
2172. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on applications from Kerry County Council under the CLÁR programme; if he fully supports these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58330/25]
91. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when the announcement of allocation of funding under the LEADER programme will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55609/25]