Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 348: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of staff employed in the new cohesed Leader partnership companies in each city and county; the cost associated with that staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12810/09]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Local Action Groups selected to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme are private companies limited by guarantee and are contracted to deliver a range of programmes and schemes on behalf of my Department and a number of other Departments and agencies. It is a matter for each integrated company to make decisions in relation to staffing complements, salary levels and the broad range of other HR matters. The contractual arrangements governing the programmes and schemes mentioned above entitle the companies to certain administrative and other costs but there are programme mechanisms in place to control such costs and secure value for money.