470. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the main policy achievements of his Department since 22 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23083/26]
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471. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the timeline for the introduction of an annual social enterprise empowerment and development allocation to support sustainable job creation, affordable childcare provision and community-based services, including disability supports, as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the ma…
472. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta cén tacaíocht ón Ciste Oileán Roinnte atá tar éis bheith dáilithe aige ar fiontair Gaeilge aige, de réir méid agus céadatán den iomlán sa bhuiséad sa Choiste chuile bliain ó bhunaigh sé é maidir leis and Ghaeilge. [23930/26]
1060. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when he will write to the Minister for Transport regarding speed signage in Gaeltacht areas that continue to display speed limits in English only; and if the Minister for Transport will take steps to overturn the rules laid out by the Department on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21397…
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]
1062. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day-related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials who travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21829/26]
1063. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of heads of government, heads of state, ministers, governors, mayors or other senior elected officials he and Ministers of State in his Department met for the St. Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year. [21908/26]
1064. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of Irish diaspora groups, including but not limited to sporting and cultural organisations, as well as emigrant organisations he and Ministers of State in his Department met for the St. Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year. [21926/26]
1065. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of businesses and business representative organisations he and State Ministers of State in his Department met for the St. Patrick's Day engagements overseas this year. [21944/26]
1066. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to reintroduce grants for roads in Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22004/26]
1067. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht further to previous requests if he will introduce a pothole repair scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22007/26]
1068. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the specific supports being provided to regenerate town and village centres in County Carlow and County Kilkenny, particularly in towns experiencing high vacancy and dereliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22053/26]
1069. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total funding allocated to County Carlow and County Kilkenny under all rural development schemes in the past three years, by scheme, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22054/26]
1070. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the steps being taken to protect essential services in smaller villages across Carlow and Kilkenny, including post offices and local retail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22055/26]
1071. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the targeted measures in place to retain young people in rural communities in Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22056/26]
1072. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when he expects the next funding round of the Community Centre Investment Fund to open for applications; when applications approved under this round are then envisaged to be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22171/26]
1073. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when an announcement will be made regarding category 2 of the community centres investment fund. [22202/26]
1074. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will intervene in a matter involving Pobal and a community group in County Clare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22298/26]
1075. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the status of projects approved under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund in 2025; the expected timelines for commencement and completion in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22469/26]
1076. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the measures being taken to ensure long-term funding stability for community organisations and voluntary groups, particularly those providing essential social supports in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22470/26]
1077. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the progress made in expanding the connected hubs network; the number of additional remote working hubs expected to come online in 2026; the steps being taken to improve digital infrastructure to support remote working in rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22471/26]
1078. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the actions his Department is taking, in collaboration with other Departments and agencies, to improve access to essential services in rural areas, including transport links, community facilities and digital services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22472/26]
1079. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the status of Rural Regeneration and Development Fund applications relating to County Laois; the expected timelines for delivery of approved projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22473/26]
1080. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the supports available in 2026 for community centres and voluntary groups in County Laois seeking capital or operational funding; the measures being taken to ensure continuity of essential community services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22474/26]
1081. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the measures being taken to support rural communities in the Slieve Bloom area of County Laois, including investment in outdoor recreation, walking trails, and community infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22475/26]