Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
687. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 1868 of 17 January 2024, if she will provide the date that she expects the process to select the Local Action Groups (LAGs) to deliver the 2023-2027 LEADER Programme will be completed. [3066/24]
View answerThe process to select the Local Action Groups (LAGs) to deliver the 2023-2027 LEADER Programme is ongoing at present, with the selection complete in 16 sub-regional areas to date.
Strategies in the sub-regional areas where the process is not yet finalised are being considered by the Independent Selection Committee (ISC) with a view to completing the selection of the remaining LAGs in a timely manner. Once decisions have been taken by the ISC, an appropriate period of time must be provided to address any appeals that may arise and therefore it is not possible to be more specific with regard to a completion date for this process. However, I am committed to ensuring that the new LAGs are appointed in all areas without any unnecessary delays.
Applicant LAGs will be notified of the outcome of the selection process in their sub-regional area once it is completed. Once a LAG is approved it can commence the delivery of the programme in their area.
