David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 491: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of applications for funding under the Leader programme for the production of food-related products; the funding sought by each of these applications; the number of same that have been assessed and approved by the relevant development agency but have been unable to access funding due to a change in the source of funding for these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22516/11]

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 492: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding discussions on the funding for the processing of Annex 1 (food products) under Annex 3 with the Department of Agriculture and the European Commission relating to Article 28 of Commission Regulation (EC) 1698/2005; when he expects such negotiations to be completed and decisions made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22517/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 491 and 492 together.

I refer to the reply to Question No 41 of 16 June 2011. My Department is continuing to work with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to seek a solution. I am not in a position to make any decisions at this time. Any funding decision would fall to be made in the context of the overall budgetary situation later in the year.

The detailed information sought in respect of applications is not readily available and its compilation would involve a disproportionate amount of time and work.