Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 October 2014
149. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will be made on whether Leader funds which have been allocated to projects in County Clare which will not proceed will be reallocated by the Clare local development company to other projects which met the criteria for funding but missed out due to lack of funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39448/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraFunding under the LEADER element of the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme is now fully committed. There are commitments well in excess of what is required to ensure full draw down of the EU contribution; therefore, any project funding which is de-committed at this stage will not be re-committed. I expect, however, that the LEADER element of the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme will commence during 2015 and there will be potential under that Programme to fund projects where they are identified as a priority in the Local Development Strategy for the area.
