16. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the proportion of funding allocated by his Department that is provided on a multi-annual basis as opposed to once-off or competitive grant schemes; and if he will outline any plans to move towards longer-term, sustainable funding structures for community organisations. [23001/26]
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29. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the measures being taken to evaluate how grant funding from his Department has been dispersed geographically, and to ensure that areas that have historically received lower levels of funding are targeted to ensure access to future rounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22995/26]
43. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether his Department has evaluated the administrative burden placed on voluntary and community groups applying to multiple overlapping funding schemes; and if he will outline any plans to streamline application, reporting and compliance processes. [23003/26]
48. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the actions his Department has taken to date to reduce the need for community groups to register as a charity for the purpose of applying for grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23041/26]
58. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the extent to which funding schemes administered by his Department are coordinated under a single strategic framework; the steps being taken to address fragmentation across multiple short-term funding streams; and whether consideration is being given to multi-annual funding models for community development. [23000/26]
522. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the details of all grant aid allocated to County Kerry under all schemes operated under his Department since 1 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23303/26]
465. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for a list of funding streams available for Men's Sheds and Women's Sheds. [22553/26]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
2287. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the percentage of LEADER funding allocated to projects in the respective LAG areas; the amount drawn down; the amount of funding remaining to the allocated (in tabular form); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18978/26]
2288. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if, through the Pobal , Clár CSP and Dormant Accounts he can provide a list of all non-statutory organisations in County Mayo funded to provide the following services for older people and the amount of funding provided to each organisation for each service: kitchen and food providing facilities; community cars/ transp…
2295. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the supports currently available to connected hubs to assist with the employment of hub managers; whether funding is available specifically towards salary and operational costs; the criteria that applies; and the process by which hubs may apply for such supports. [19623/26]
611. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total amount of funding allocated to respective local authorities in 2023 and in 2024 for all rural schemes provided by his Department (details supplied), including the town and village renewal scheme, CLÁR, LEADER, LIS, outdoor recreation and rural regeneration, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a stat…
311. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding allocated to NGOs by his Department in 2025; the funding allocated to NGOs by agencies and bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13092/26]
1265. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding any grant funding available that an organisation (details supplied) could apply for to support the provision of improved accessibility for older people and people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12727/26]
1267. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the total level of Exchequer funding spent by his Department on funding NGOs, by organisation, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11804/26]
1268. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the total level of Exchequer funding spent on funding NGOs by his Department, in each of the years since 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11822/26]
1269. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the assessments that are carried out to determine the level of Exchequer funding that any NGO receives from his Department on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11840/26]
1270. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding any direct lobbying he has received from any NGO in relation to his annual funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11866/26]
1271. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason the proposed community project at the former Bank of Ireland premises at Carnew, County Wicklow was unsuccessful under the 2025 Town and Village Renewal Fund; the funding that has been provided under this fund to Carnew, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11898/26]
1274. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding any grant funding available that an organisation (details supplied) could apply for to support the repair and upgrade of their community hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12728/26]