Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012
478 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current position in relation to an issue (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he intends to publish any finding of investigations to date, the number of applicants awaiting payment from the company referred to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32507/12]
View answerMayo North East Leader Partnership (MNELP) is the Local Action Group contracted by my Department to deliver both the Rural Development Programme (RDP) and the Local Community Development Programme (LCDP) to the North Mayo area.
In 2011 a complaint was received regarding certain activities of MNELP and as a consequence I directed my Department to investigate the matter. I understand that a report is in the final stages of completion and that it will be furnished to me shortly. Pending its receipt, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this stage.
I understand that €447,000 has been paid to various projects through MNELP to date in 2012, and currently there are 16 applicants for payment awaiting final processing.
