Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
489. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a company (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment of its Leader grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7593/14]
View answerIn line with the 'bottom-up' approach to rural development under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, there are 35 Local Action Groups (LAGs) contracted, on my Department's behalf, to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP) throughout the country. The LAG for the area referred to in the question is Mayo North East LEADER Partnership (MNELP).
I understand that the group in question submitted a claim to MNELP for payment in respect of the project in question some time ago. I also understand that there have been some delays in relation to the processing of the claim. I have been assured, however, that MNELP is now actively engaged in carrying out the necessary verification checks required under EU Regulations and Programme Operating Rules and is working closely with my Department in that regard.
Both MNELP and my Department are in regular contact with the group in relation to this matter and I expect it will be brought to a conclusion shortly.
