Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 166: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the Leader companies will be allocated funding for allocation of grants under new rural development programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33559/08]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy may be aware that the process for selecting Local Action Groups to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 is now 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 that the Programme will be open to applications to the Local Action Groups for funding shortly thereafter.