Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
495. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding options available through his Department which may be available to support a project (details supplied) in County Meath. [25880/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn estimated programme allocation of €370m is available under Axis 3&4 (LEADER) of Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 for allocation to qualifying projects up to the end of 2013. The programme aims to support the diversification of the rural economy and improve the quality of life in rural areas. Measures under the programme can provide funding for both rural tourism initiatives and initiatives that facilitate the conservation and upgrading of the rural heritage. In this context the project referred to in the Question could, in principle, be eligible for funding under the RDP.
There are 35 Local Action Groups contracted, on my Department’s behalf, to deliver the RDP throughout the country and these groups are the principal decision-makers in relation to the allocation of project funding. Such decisions are made in the context of the local development strategy of the individual groups and in line with Departmental operating rules and EU regulations. Contact details for LDCs can be found on my Department’s website at www.environ.ie.
