Community Development Projects

141. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his plans to ensure that every community has appropriate amenities to support community development and living standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38227/26]

145. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his plans to safeguard and expand upon the funding that is available to community development initiatives such as the Carlow County Development Partnership, amidst current economic uncertainties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38298/26]

152. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether his Department has carried out an analysis of community infrastructure and amenity deficits in rapidly growing towns in County Cork, including Midleton and Carrigtwohill; the funding allocated to such towns under the Department's community and rural development schemes in each of the past five …

153. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of applications received to date for the Community Centre Investment Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38381/26]

154. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the polices in place to support local authorities and community groups to utilise community centres to their maximum potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37307/26]

174. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to ensure there is adequate public greenspace, playing pitches and playgrounds in growing communities in County Meath; the measures his Department is taking to support the delivery of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37327/26]

1355. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the polices that are in place to support city and county councils and community groups to utilise community centres to their maximum potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36979/26]

1356. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will assist a facility (details supplied) to secure capital grant funding for the urgent replacement of its roof; if he will indicate which of the Community Centres Investment Fund, the CLÁR Programme or the Community Recognition Fund is best suited to this project; if he will arrange for a…

479. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the supports available to community sports clubs in County Laois seeking funding for facility upgrades, including floodlighting, dressing rooms and all-weather pitches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33393/26]

480. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the additional supports being considered for local sports clubs facing increased operational and energy costs, particularly volunteer-led organisations in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33395/26]

482. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress being made in expanding investment in community arts, cultural infrastructure and heritage projects outside major urban centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33397/26]

3490. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will consider introducing a pilot scheme for community development volunteers similar to the basic income for the arts pilot scheme. [24614/26]

3492. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding his discussions on centralising the grant process for community centre building as discussed on 5 February 2026. [24704/26]

3494. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the current supports being provided at a local level in community centres across the north Drogheda area, targeted at addressing social exclusion; and the plans to increase supports in this regard. [24875/26]

3495. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to outline the current supports being provided at a local level in community centres across the south Drogheda area, targeted at addressing social exclusion; and the plans to increase supports in this regard. [24876/26]

3496. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether any additional funding streams are planned in 2026 to support community facilities and Community Infrastructure in the Drogheda region and its environs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24877/26]

3497. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will consider undertaking a needs assessment of community infrastructure including community centres, youth facilities, sports and recreational spaces across the Drogheda region and its environs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24878/26]

8. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether he will expand the town and village renewal scheme to allow for Dublin west villages to meet eligibility criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22377/26]

10. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total investment in Offaly projects since the introduction of the LEADER programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22906/26]

12. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding supports provided at a local level in community centres targeted at addressing social exclusion; if he will consider increasing funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22369/26]

27. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether his Department has undertaken any comprehensive, national needs assessment of community infrastructure including community centres, youth facilities, sports and recreational spaces; if so, when this was last completed; and if he will publish the findings. [22999/26]

160. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the ongoing efforts by community groups in Caherdaniel to identify and acquire suitable lands for essential community infrastructure; the supports available to assist such groups in site acquisition where private landowners are unwilling to sell or lease; and if he will make a statement on th…

511. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for the modular unit at the Oak Centre, Dunboyne, County Meath (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21835/26]

532. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of projects in County Galway supported under the Community Centre Investment Fund; the level of funding allocated to each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21132/26]

1149. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide a list of all clubs and groups awarded a payment through the community recognition fund since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14994/26]