Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2015
763. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding available from his Department towards supporting community and development groups who wish to paint and renovate the outside of derelict buildings in their community or local village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23213/15]
View answerThe type of activity referred to by the Deputy may be eligible for funding under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
The new LEADER Programme will be delivered through the medium of Local Development Strategies by Local Action Groups. In order for a project to be funded, it will need to be consistent with the needs that are identified in the Local Development Strategy its area. Any communities wishing to apply for funding for projects will have to apply to the Local Action Group for their area. While the strategy selection process for LEADER 2014-2020 is still underway, I envisage that LEADER funding will be come available in some rural communities in late Autumn and be fully operational by early 2016.
