Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 November 2025
602. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total funding available through the Community Development Programme for the years 2023 to 2025, by year; the funding planned in Budget 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66875/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe aim of the Community Development Pilot Programme (CDP) is to trial community development initiatives that address poverty, social exclusion and inequality, and promote human rights by providing supports to the most severely marginalised.
The Community Development Pilot Programme was launched on 4th March 2021 and seven projects were successful. Additional funding was made available in 2023 for the expansion of the programme. Following a closed call for applications in 2023, three additional projects were approved under the programme for 3 years.
The Programme has been extended for all 10 projects up to the 31st December 2026.
Funding of €1.8 million per annum has been available through the CDP for each of the years 2023 to 2025. The Revised Estimate 2026, which will be published in December 2026, will provide the voted allocations for each funding area of my Department.
Community Development Pilot Programme 2023 - 2026
|
YEAR |
FUNDING AVAILABLE |
|
2023 |
€1.8 million |
|
2024 |
€1.8 million |
|
2025 |
€1.8 million |
