Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
940. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the avenues available to local community development associations to apply for funding to develop a harbour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25151/16]
View answerHarbour development projects may be eligible for funding under the LEADER 2014-2020 Programme, depending on the nature of the investment concerned. Applications for support for LEADER funding must be compatible with the actions outlined in the approved Local Development Strategy in the LEADER areas concerned, and comply with the Operating Rules and EU Regulations in place for the programme.
As a first step, local community development associations should submit an Expression of Interest outlining their proposal to the relevant LEADER Local Action Group. The Local Action Group will then be able to advise, based on a more detailed consideration of the project, whether it is eligible for LEADER funding
