Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 December 2013
335. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a grant application to Louth Leader (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52809/13]
View answerIreland’s Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, as agreed with the European Commission, stipulates that all projects in excess of €150,000 require prior approval from my Department.
This project in question was submitted to my Department for consideration at the end of June 2013 but required detailed discussions with the Local Development Company and the submission of further information. A final decision on the project is now imminent.
