CLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects
CLÁR 2025 is now open for applications.
Your dog is your responsibility
LEADER supports groups who improve the quality of life and economic activity in rural areas.
Expressions of interest being invited for scheme which offers funding to landowners to maintain trails.
Consultations
General Publications
Pilot Place-Based Philanthropy Projects
15 May 2025
Charities (Amendment) Act 2024
24 January 2025
'Buy social' and Socially Responsible Public Procurement report
26 November 2024
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Press Releases
Plean Teanga do Chaisléan an Bharraigh seolta go hoifigiúil ag an Aire Dara Calleary
23 May 2025
Our Living Islands: Minister Calleary announces funding for community development companies on offshore islands
23 May 2025
Ministers Calleary and Buttimer announce a funding package of €1 Million to support the work of Men’s Sheds across the country
23 May 2025
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Policies
Ministers
Senior Management
About
The Department of Rural and Community Development is led by Dara Calleary, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and by Jerry Buttimer, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport.
Contacts
Head Office
- Address:
- Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2, D02 EF85
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01 773 6860
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Ballina Office
- Address:
- Government Offices, Brook Street, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 E8N6
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- Telephone:
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01 773 6860
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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
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01 773 6860
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Press Office
- Address:
- Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2, D02 EF85
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- Telephone:
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01 773 6843
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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:
- Telephone:
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01 773 6980
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Climate Action Unit
- Address:
- Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2, D02 EF85
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01 773 6860
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