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Our Rural Future

This policy represents the Irish Government’s blueprint for the development of rural Ireland, with ...

Featured stories

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    Our Rural Future: €5 million Connected Hubs Fund

    Open to applications

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    2021 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

    Applications now open.

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    The Community Call

    Providing supports or services to any vulnerable person who needs them.

Consultations

  • Statement of Strategy 2021-2023 - Call for submissions

    28 September 2020

  • Public Consultation on Draft National Volunteering Strategy ...

    20 December 2019

  • Public Consultation on Rural Development Policy 2020+

    4 September 2019

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Publications

  • Our Rural Future: €5 million Connected Hubs Fund

    29 April 2021

  • 2021 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

    26 April 2021

  • Our Rural Future - Rural Development Policy 2021-2025

    29 March 2021

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Press releases

  • Ministers Humphreys, McGrath and O’Brien launch €10m ...

    6 May 2021

  • Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces new €5.6 ...

    5 May 2021

  • Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €15 million ...

    3 May 2021

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Policies

  • Rural Development
  • Community Development

Services

  • Rural Funding
  • Community Enhancement Programme
  • Connect with community groups (PPNs)
  • Volunteer Services
  • Social Innovation Supports

Ministers

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    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

Senior management

  • Kevin McCarthy

    Secretary General of the Department of Rural and Community Development

  • Bairbre Nic Aongusa

    Assistant Secretary for Community Development

  • William Parnell

    Assistant Secretary for Rural Development and Regional Affairs

  • Sheenagh Rooney

    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:
Department of Rural and Community Development, Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2, D02 EF85
Website:
www.gov.ie/drcd
Email:
info@drcd.gov.ie
Phone number:
076 106 4900
Map:
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Department of Rural and Community Development - Ballina Office

Address:
Government Offices, Brook Street, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 E8N6
Website:
www.gov.ie/drcd
Email:
info@drcd.gov.ie
Phone number:
076 106 4900
Map:
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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:
info@drcd.gov.ie
Phone number:
076 106 4900
Map:
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Press 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:
Press.Office@drcd.gov.ie
Phone number:
076 100 6843
Map:
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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:
076 106 4900
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Department of Rural and Community Development - COVID-19 Helpline

Address:
Community and Voluntary COVID-19 Support, Trinity Point, 10 - 11 South Leinster Street, D02 EF85
Website:
www.gov.ie/drcd
Email:
candvsupports@drcd.gov.ie
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