Leader Programmes Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2015

Wednesday, 13 May 2015

Ceisteanna (191)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

191. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the concerns of island communities surrounding the delivery of the new Leader programme; his plans to designate the islands as a regional area under the new Leader programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18774/15]

Freagraí scríofa

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

I refer to the reply to Question 519 of 6 May 2015, which sets out the position in relation to this matter. The position remains unchanged.