Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 344: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are any financial supports available to a person who wishes to establish an allotment in a Gaeltacht area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14887/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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While some aspects of allotment initiatives may in principle be eligible under the Rural Development Programme (RDP), decision making with regard to projects funded through the programme rests solely with the Local Development Companies. Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG), the company contracted by my Department to deliver Axes 3 & 4 (LEADER) of the RDP in Gaeltacht Areas, went into liquidation on 7 September 2011.

In the context of the continued delivery of Axes 3 & 4 (LEADER) of the Rural Development Programme in Gaeltacht areas, my Department has sought expressions of interest from established Local Development Companies interested in delivering the LEADER elements of the RDP in MFG areas for the remainder of the Programme period.

Once this process is complete anyone who wishes to apply for funding under Axes 3 & 4 (LEADER) of the RDP will be able to submit applications to the relevant Local Development Company and all projects will be considered in line with each company revised local development strategy and regulatory requirements.