Rural Development Programme Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 February 2017

Thursday, 16 February 2017

Questions (276)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

276. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amount of funds allocated to the knowledge transfer group scheme under the Rural Development Programme 2014 to 2020; the total amount of spend on an annual basis to date in tabular form; the total amount allocated for 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7931/17]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

A budget of €100 million has been allocated to the Knowledge Transfer Programme for the duration of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. There has been no expenditure to date under the programme as no payments are due until after the completion of year 1. There was no funding allocated for 2016 and €25m has been allocated for 2017.