Michael Ring
Ceist:105 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will direct the Leader II office to issue application forms. [10659/96]
Written Answers. - Leader Programme.
The Leader programme is administered by approved groups who implement local business plans for the development of their areas. The groups have a developmental role in terms of encouraging and promoting local development as well as aiding local projects. The decision making authority in relation to grant aiding projects is a matter for the groups themselves and the application process varies from group to group.