Michael D. Higgins
Ceist:62 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if his attention has been drawn to the consequences of the reduction of the European budget for Leader III to £35 million from a level of £65 million; if the shortfall will be provided from the Exchequer; and if he will give an assurance to those projects in rural areas and the islands that their work will be completed. [24845/99]