Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
939. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total allocation provided by his Department under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme, SICAP, in each year from 2015 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47781/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra940. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total amount of funding drawn down under SICAP in each year from 2015 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47782/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra941. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the amount allocated under SICAP to each local community development committee and each SICAP programme implementer or contract area in each year from 2015 to 2026, in tabular form, with the information provided separately for each SICAP lot or contract area and implementer organisation, including any changes in contract arrangements over the period concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47783/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra942. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the amount of funding drawn down under SICAP by each LCDC and each SICAP programme implementer or contract area in each year from 2015 to 2026, in tabular form, with the information provided separately for each SICAP lot or contract area and implementer organisation, including any changes in contract arrangements over the period concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47784/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 939 to 942, inclusive, together.
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is the Department's primary social inclusion programme. It provides funding to Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs), which contracts Programme Implementers to deliver supports and interventions to disadvantaged individuals, families and communities throughout the State.
SICAP aims to reduce poverty, promote social inclusion and equality, and support community participation through a range of targeted interventions. The programme is delivered nationwide and supports individuals and communities experiencing social and economic disadvantage.
The current programme, SICAP 2024 – 2028, is managed at a local level by 33 Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs), with support from local authorities, and actions are delivered by 47 Local Development Companies across 53 Contract (Lot) areas.
I am keenly aware that challenges remain for communities across Ireland, and in that context, I am committed to progressively increasing funding for SICAP, in line with the Programme for Government commitment.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables attached.
