Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government has announced that he has given sanction for Clare Local Development Company to approve funding of €300,000, to Inagh Development Limited, for the development of Inagh Community Centre at Inagh, Co Clare, under the Conservation and upgrading of the Rural Heritage and Basic Services for the Economy and Rural Population measures of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.

Announcing the funding Minister Hogan said: "This project will be of immense benefit to Inagh with it’s total project costs of €612,485. There will be two elements to the development, consisting of the conservation and refurbishment of the existing 17th century building and the construction of a new adjoining hall. I know it will improve the quality of life and will strengthen the social and economic fabric for all the areas inhabitants."

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The LEADER elements of the Programme offer many challenges and opportunities in terms of addressing the needs of improving the quality of life in rural areas and providing greater opportunities for farm diversification. It is focused on the development of micro-enterprises, rural services, rural recreation and rural tourism. It is hoped that, by focusing on these services, the Programme will lead to sustainable development, which in turn will ensure prosperity for the rural areas.

(CD/GK)