Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
472. 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 an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo. [30829/14]
View answerIn line with the ‘bottom-up’ approach to rural development under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, the Local Action Groups (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. The LAG for the area referred to in the question is Mayo North East LEADER Partnership (MNELP) who I understand, have requested further documentation from the grant applicant. MNELP will consider the matter further on receipt of this documentation.
