Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

LEADER is one of the key funding mechanisms for rural areas. In many cases, it is the only option for the scale of capital investment required. However, the funding allocation model disadvantages larger counties like Cork, which in geographical and population terms is multiples of some smaller counties. In the forthcoming LEADER programme, what measures is the Minister taking to ensure a more equitable and proportionate distribution of funding?

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