‘Have Your Say’: Final Phase of Consultation on Our Rural Future Launched

The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has launched a public consultation to further inform the development of the next iteration of Ireland’s Rural Development Policy, Our Rural Future.

Since its launch in 2021, Our Rural Future has delivered vital investment and supports, strengthened local economies, and improved quality of life across rural Ireland.

Over recent months, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht has engaged extensively with stakeholders and communities across the country to gather views on what matters most for rural Ireland and its people. Informed by the extensive engagement already undertaken, and building on the progress already achieved, we are inviting you to share your views on the draft vision and the proposed themes and priorities for the new policy.

It outlines the proposed key themes and priorities for the new policy and includes a series of suggested consultation questions designed to guide and support interested parties in preparing their submissions.

The Our Rural Future 2026-2031 Consultation Paper is accessible here. Submissions are welcomed to rural.consultation@drcdg.gov.ie or by post at the address provided in the document.

The consultation will remain open until 12 December 2025.

Full details here or at this link: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-rural-and-community-development-and-the-gaeltacht/press-releases/have-your-say-minister-calleary-launches-final-phase-of-consultation-on-our-rural-future/