Rural Development Programme Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 January 2015

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Questions (133)

Billy Timmins

Question:

133. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding bursaries or grants available to a start-up enterprise providing spinning and hand weaving classes and demonstrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4078/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

Funding for start-up enterprises and associated training was eligible under the LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme 2007 – 2013. However, that Programme is now fully committed.

I expect that the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme will commence during 2015 and projects involving enterprise development and job creation, if identified as a priority in the Local Development Strategy, will be eligible for funding.