David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 86: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the discussions she has had with local partnerships, community and Leader groups regarding the development of initiatives to create employment in local areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19971/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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My colleague Minister Eamonn O'Cuiv, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has responsibility for the Local Area Partnerships and the LEADER programme.

LEADER is the EU Community Initiative for Rural Development that provides approved Local Action Groups with public funding (EU and National) to implement multi-sectoral business plans for the development of their own areas.