Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2018
517. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports available for the refurbishment of a community hall and the development of a youth facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8326/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraLeader is a multi-annual programme covering the period 2014-2020 which is delivered through Local Action Groups in each of the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas around the country.
Funding under LEADER is available for a range of defined themes, which include enterprise development and job creation, social inclusion, and the environment.
The Social Inclusion theme of the LEADER Programme focuses on the provision of services for people living in rural and remote areas and, in that context, support for the works outlined by the Deputy could be considered eligible for LEADER funding.
In order for a project to be eligible for LEADER funding, it must be compatible with the actions outlined in the approved Local Development Strategy in the LEADER sub-regional area concerned, and it must comply with the Operating Rules and EU Regulations in place for the programme.
The decision to approve a project, or otherwise, is a matter for the Local Action Group in the relevant area.
Applications for project funding should be made directly to the relevant Local Action Group (LAG). Contact details for all LAGs are available on my Department's website www.drcd.gov.ie/about/rural/rural-development/leader/.
