Over €97k for Louth County Council to support their community function.
The funding will support the work of the Local Community Development Committees
Over 97k has been allocated to Louth County Council to support their community function.
This additional funding will in particular support the work of the Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) through Additional Staff Resource (ASR) payments.
Minister Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development yesterday announced an increase in funding of almost €1m nationally to local authorities to support their community functions.
The allocation of additional funding arises from a comprehensive review of the work of the LCDCs.
The review found that since their creation, the LCDCs have been performing an ever expanding range of functions and there was a clearly evidenced need for continued funding to support them in delivering upon their core work.
ASR funding has been provided annually to the local authorities since 2017 as a contribution towards their community functions, and in particular the staffing of the LCDCs.
Minister O’Brien said:
The Department of Rural and Community Development has a clear, people-centred, mission:
“To promote rural and community development and to support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland.
“I am pleased to be able to provide additional funding of almost €1m to assist the community function of all 31 Local Authorities nationwide supporting this mission and supporting rural and community development throughout the country.”