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Community groups urged to have say on local issues through Public Participation Networks

PPNs give people a greater say in local government decisions that affect their communities.

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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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    €2.4 million funding boost will see 70 new walking trails developed

    A major expansion of the ‘Walks Scheme’ has been announced.

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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

  • Statement of Strategy 2023-2025 - Call for submissions

    20 February 2023

  • Strategy for the public library service

    7 June 2022

  • Public Consultation on a National Strategy on Outdoor Recreation

    3 May 2022

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Publications

  • Rural Youth Assembly

    6 March 2023

  • Our Rural Future Higher Education Institutions Network

    26 January 2023

  • TrustLaw Guide - Social Enterprises in Ireland (Irish)

    20 September 2022

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Press releases

  • Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €2.3 million in Dormant Accounts Funding to support ...

    24 March 2023

  • Minister Heather Humphreys launches 2023 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition celebrating 65 years of ...

    23 March 2023

  • Minister Joe O’Brien announces Creeslough Together Initiative

    15 March 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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