Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
723. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East LEADER in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if it will be expedited due to the need to make investment on account of growth in business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14057/14]
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 the Programme's Operating Rules and EU regulations.
I understand that MNELP has received an application from the promoter in question which is currently being examined and a decision will issue shortly.
