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LEADER

LEADER supports groups who improve the quality of life and economic activity in rural areas.

Featured stories

  • Ban on XL Bully dogs
    Ban on XL Bully dogs

    New regulations prohibit the importing, breeding, selling and re-homing of XL Bullies.

  • Community Recognition Fund
    Community Recognition Fund

    This fund is designed to support communities that have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries.

  • CLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects
    CLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects

    CLÁR provides funding for small-scale infrastructural projects in rural areas.

Consultations

  • National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland – Closing Phase Public Consultation

    7 December 2023

  • National Philanthropy Policy Public Consultation

    23 May 2023

  • Statement of Strategy 2023-2025 - Call for submissions

    20 February 2023

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Publications

  • Ban on XL Bully dogs

    20 September 2024

  • Public consultation submissions for Trading for Impact: National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland ...

    24 July 2024

  • National Outdoor Recreation Conference

    2 July 2024

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Press releases

  • Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €11.4 million for 264 projects under 2024 CLÁR ...

    7 October 2024

  • Budget 2025: Ministers Humphreys and Joe O’Brien deliver €472 million for Rural and Community ...

    4 October 2024

  • Minister Joe O’Brien announces Social Innovation Coaching and Mentoring Programme

    4 October 2024

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Policies

  • Rural Development
  • Community Development
  • Our Living Islands
  • Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors - National Outdoor Recreation …
  • National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028

Services

  • Volunteer Services
  • Public library services
  • Dog Licences
  • Raise a concern about a charity
  • Find your local Public Participation Network

Ministers

  • Image:Heather Humphreys
    Heather Humphreys

    Minister for Social Protection,  Minister for Rural and Community Development

  • Image:Joe O'Brien
    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

  • Kenneth Jordan

    Assistant Secretary for Corporate Affairs and Strategic Development

About

To promote rural and community development and to support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland

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Contacts

Head Office

Address:
Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2, D02 EF85
Website:
www.gov.ie/drcd/
Email:
info@drcd.gov.ie
Phone number:
01 773 6860
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Ballina Office

Address:
Government Offices, Brook Street, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 E8N6
Website:
www.gov.ie/drcd
Email:
info@drcd.gov.ie
Phone number:
01 773 6860
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Minister's Office

Address:
Department of Rural and Community Development, Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2, D02 EF85
Website:
www.gov.ie/drcd/
Email:
ministerdrcd@drcd.gov.ie
Phone number:
01 773 6860
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Press Office

Address:
Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2, D02 EF85
Website:
www.gov.ie/drcd/
Email:
Press.Office@drcd.gov.ie
Phone number:
01 773 6843
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Access Officer

Address:
Department of Rural and Community Development, Trinity Point, 10-11 Leinster Street South, Dublin 2, D02 EF85
Email:
accessofficer@drcd.gov.ie
Phone number:
01 773 6980
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Climate Action Unit

Address:
Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2, D02 EF85
Website:
www.gov.ie/drcd
Email:
climate@drcd.gov.ie
Phone number:
01 773 6860
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