Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
458. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the next tranche of Leader programme funding will be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33898/17]
View answerLEADER is a multi-annual programme which has a budget of €250 million over the period to 2020. €220 million of this funding has been allocated to the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas in Ireland and will be delivered through the Local Action Groups (LAGs) which manage the programme in each area. The remaining €30 million will be managed at a national level for targeted investment initiatives in areas such as co-operation projects between LAGs, and support for artisan food producers. Applications for project funding at sub-regional level are made directly to the LAGs. The LAGs are open to accepting proposals from project promoters on an ongoing basis or through targeted calls.
Contact details for the Local Actions Groups is available at the following link: http://www.ahrrga.gov.ie/app/uploads/2017/01/contact-details-of-local-action-groups.pdf
