Rory O'Hanlon
Question:77 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when he expects the new Leader+ programme to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16097/00]
Vol. 520 No. 4
77 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when he expects the new Leader+ programme to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16097/00]
The draft guidelines for the Leader+ programme were adopted by the European Commission last month.
My Department is currently in the process of preparing the operational programmes for the implementation of both the Leader+ and the national Leader programmes for submission to the European Commission. It is hoped to advertise for expressions of interest from local groups regarding programmes shortly.