Leader Programmes Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Ceisteanna (538)

Michelle Mulherin

Ceist:

538. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East Leader Partnership in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the application will be expedited to allow the project to progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10322/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

This project was submitted to my Department by Mayo North East Leader Partnership requesting written approval, which is a requirement for projects seeking funding in excess of €150,000 under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2014. This written approval has now been issued to Mayo North East Leader Partnership.