Robert Troy
Question:229. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if an application for a playground grant through the LEADER programme will be granted to a group (details supplied). [38978/18]
View answerWednesday, 26 September 2018
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LEADER is a multi-annual programme covering the period 2014-2020. It is co-funded by the EU and funding is delivered through Local Action Groups (LAGs) in each of the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas around the country.
In order for a project to be eligible for LEADER funding, it must be compatible with the actions outlined in the approved Local Development Strategy in the sub-regional area concerned, and it must comply with the Operating Rules and EU Regulations in place for the programme.
I am advised that an application for funding under the LEADER programme in respect of the project referred to by the Deputy was received on 5 June 2018 by the Local Action Group which administers the programme for the area concerned. I understand that the application will be considered by the LAG Evaluation Committee shortly.
The decision to approve a project, or otherwise, is a matter for the Local Action Group in the relevant area and the outcome of the process will be made known by the LAG in due course.