Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The allocation for the rural development programme is €250 million and each county has now been notified of the amount it will receive for the period ahead.

Deputy Martin will be aware that there has been a change in the nature of the relationship between local authorities, on which public representatives serve, and different organisations and agencies, including the Leader groups. Those groups have done fabulous work in many areas throughout the country.

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