CLÁR 2018 Measures

The CLÁR programme (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted capital investment programme for significantly depopulated rural areas.

The programme launched in October 2001 but closed in 2010. Minister Ring reopened the scheme in 2016 to support remote rural areas through small-scale capital projects involving collaboration between local authorities and communities.

The CLÁR programme has supported more than 1,100 projects across Ireland since its reintroduction in 2016.

2018 Measures

The 2018 CLÁR programme provided funding under four measures:

• to support schools/community safety measures
• to create play areas
• to ensure first response support measures are in place
• to put mobility and cancer care transport measures in place