Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2026
39. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if it is proposed to review the CLÁR areas with a view to extending to new areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8698/26]
View answerMy Department's CLÁR programme provides funding under a number of different measures for small-scale infrastructural projects in designated rural areas.
The Programme for Government makes a commitment to carry out a comprehensive review of the eligible CLÁR areas.
The statistical analysis for this review has now been completed and I am currently considering the results. Any changes to be introduced as a result of the review will be introduced alongside the launch of the next iteration of the scheme, which is expected to take place in the coming weeks.
