Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2014
564. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will be made on projects submitted to Mayo north east Leader by a company (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36697/14]
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 projects referred to is Mayo North East LEADER Partnership (MNELP), which is the principal decision-maker in relation to the allocation of project funding in that area of Mayo. I understand that MNELP has received a number of applications from the promoter in question. Decisions regarding which projects to fund will be made in line with Programme Operating Rules and EU regulations and in the context of the local development strategy. Decisions are also dependent on the availability of funding. I understand that final decisions regarding these applications will be made shortly.
