Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy may be aware that the process for selecting local action groups to deliver the Leader elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-13 is at an advanced stage. I expect to announce the selection of the groups to implement the programme and the allocation of funding later this month. I anticipate the programme will be open to applications from the local action groups for funding shortly thereafter.

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