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Community Recognition Fund: €50 million to support areas that have welcomed new arrivals

Major initiative to support communities hosting people from Ukraine and other countries.

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    New ‘how-to’ reference guide for inclusive community engagement

    Fresh resource focuses on ensuring that the most marginalised are consulted and heard.

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    Speech by Minister Humphreys at the Opening Ceremony of the Future Forum on Rural Development, Berlin

    Ireland has one of the most rural populations in the European Union

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    Schemes to help Community and Voluntary groups with rising energy costs

    Find out about funding that is currently available under the CVESS and Community Support Fund.

Consultations

  • Strategy for the public library service

    7 June 2022

  • Public Consultation on a National Strategy on Outdoor Recreation

    3 May 2022

  • Statement of Strategy 2021-2023 - Call for submissions

    28 September 2020

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Publications

  • Our Rural Future Higher Education Institutions Network

    26 January 2023

  • TrustLaw Guide - Social Enterprises in Ireland (Irish)

    20 September 2022

  • The Role of Irish Policy in Unlocking the Potential of Rural Social Enterprises Report

    20 September 2022

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Press releases

  • Minister Joe O’Brien launches new Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and ...

    2 February 2023

  • Minister Joe O’Brien announces increased funding for almost 400 community-based organisations

    30 January 2023

  • Minister Humphreys and Minister Joe O’Brien announce second tranche of community and voluntary groups to ...

    27 January 2023

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    Heather Humphreys

    Minister for Social Protection,  Minister for Rural and Community Development

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    Joe O'Brien

    Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities,  Minister of State with responsibility for Integration

Senior management

  • Mary Hurley

    Secretary General of the Department of Rural and Community Development

  • Bairbre Nic Aongusa

    Assistant Secretary for Community Development

  • Fintan O'Brien

    Assistant Secretary for Rural Development and Regional Affairs

  • JP Mulherin

    Assistant Secretary for Corporate Affairs and Strategic Development (Acting)

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