Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 October 2007
356 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the guidelines for the new LEADER programme 2007 to 2013 will be published; the reason for the delay in issuing the guidelines in view of the many projects awaiting sanction and approval for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26402/07]
View answerThe new Rural Development Programme for Ireland for the 2007-13 period was approved by the European Commission on July 24th this year and is available on my Department's website at www.pobail.ie. The selection process for the Local Action Groups (LAGs) to deliver the Programme will commence shortly. In this context, the Deputy should note that my Department has appointed an independent advisor to make recommendations on the selection of the LAGs.
