Rural Development Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2008

Tuesday, 4 November 2008

Questions (262)

Brendan Howlin

Question:

351 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of the National Rural Development Programme 2007 to 2014; when the evaluation of business plans received under the programme will be completed; if he will confirm that the programme will be open to applications for grant assistance in respect of projects in late October 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38318/08]

Written answers

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

I can confirm to the Deputy that I am announcing the Rural Development Programme funding allocations today. I anticipate that contracts will be signed over the coming weeks, at which stage the Programme will be open to applications for grant assistance.