Leader Programmes Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2014

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

Ceisteanna (317)

Pat Deering

Ceist:

317. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider extending the 1 August deadline for completion of Leader-funded projects. [28025/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

My Department has allowed LEADER project promoters’ contracts to be extended to the 30 September 2014. If an extension of time is required beyond that point it is a matter for the relevant Local Action Group (LAG) to present an argument on a case by case basis to my Department outlining the circumstances. In any event no extension will be granted beyond the end of November 2014 , as LAG contracts expire at end of December 2014.