Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have already indicated that 5% was the minimum requirement and under the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney, 7% is available for funding under the rural development programme. That is €153 million out of the Leader element of the rural development programme. We must negotiate now on a co-funding basis with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for the remainder.

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