Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 November 2015
158. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39789/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe EU Regulations governing the LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 require that all activities, including projects must be complete, paid and refunded by 31 December 2015.
In relation to the project referred to in the Question, I understand that it was approved by Galway Rural Development on 12 September 2013, with a project completion date of 1 September 2014. I also understand that staff in Galway Rural Development have been working closely with the project promoter since that time. Indeed, an extension of over two years since the approval of the project has been provided to the promoter to complete the project in question.
I am advised that the final date for completion of this project is 5 December 2015, by which time the project must be completed and all necessary claim documentation submitted to Galway Rural Development in order to allow time for processing and payment before the end of year deadline. No further extensions after that date can be granted to the project promoter in question.
