Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 512: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if projects relating to biofuel production can be funded under the Leader programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35391/06]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Biofuel production projects can be funded under the Leader programme measures relating to the exploitation of agriculture, forestry and fisheries products and environmentally friendly initiatives. The funding of projects proposed is a matter for decision by the local Board subject to the funding available to them.

Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)
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Question 513: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if any member of rural Dublin Leader programme has benefited from grant aid whilst a member of the board. [35416/06]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Officials in my Department have been advised, by Rural Dublin Leader, that a company of which a board member of Rural Dublin Leader was a Director was approved for funding by the Board. Rural Dublin LEADER has confirmed to my Department that all proper procedures as per the Department's operational rules in relation to the project were strictly adhered to, that the member absented himself from the room and had no involvement in the discussion or decision of the Board and the Evaluation Committee.