Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2014
453. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a group (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their application for Leader funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8996/14]
View answerIn line with the ‘bottom-up’ approach to rural development, 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 relevant LAG in respect of the project referred to is Mayo North East LEADER Partnership (MNELP). The LAGs are the principal decision-makers in relation to the allocation of project funding. Such decisions are made in the context of the local development strategy of the individual groups and in line with Programme’s Operating Rules and EU regulations. I understand that MNELP is actively engaged in the assessment of the application in question and will notify the promoter of their decision as soon as possible.
