Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017
563. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the actual spend to date on the Leader programme under the rural development programme 2014 to 2020 in County Cork by animation, administration and project spend; the original budget allocation given to County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41628/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe total amount of funding provided for Ireland's LEADER Programme for the period 2014-2020 is €250 million, of which €220 million has already been allocated. The allocation for County Cork for the period of the programme is just over €13.938 million.
For the purposes of the LEADER Programme, County Cork is divided into three sub-regional areas, with a Local Action Group, LAG, in each area delivering separate Local Development Strategies.
Table 1 outlines the allocation for each of the three LAGs in County Cork, and their respective expenditure to date on combined administration and animation activity. Up to 25% of total expenditure incurred by the LAGs over the duration of the programme may be claimed in respect of administration and animation costs.
No project expenditure has yet been incurred in County Cork. However, a total of 416 Expressions of Interest have been submitted by projects promoters in County Cork and the LAGs are currently working with these promoters to develop and finalise project applications.
Table 1 – LEADER Allocations and Administration and Animation Expenditure, County Cork
|
Local Action Group |
Allocation 2014-2020 |
Administration & Animation Expenditure to date |
|
Cork North |
€5,091,845.73 |
€358,123.12 |
|
Cork South |
€3,831,303.31 |
€197,477.52 |
|
Cork West |
€5,015,674.19 |
€264,929.94 |
|
Total |
€13,938,823.23 |
€820,530.58 |
