Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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In line with the ‘bottom-up’ approach to rural development, there are 35 Local Action Groups (LAGs) contracted, on my Department’s behalf, to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP) throughout the country.

The relevant LAG in respect of the project s referred to is Mayo North East LEADER Partnership (MNELP), which is the principal decision-maker in relation to the allocation of project funding in that area of Mayo . I understand that MNELP ha s received a number of applications from the promoter in question. Decisions regarding which projects to fund will be made in line with Programme Operating Rules and EU regulations and in the context of the local development strategy. Decisions are also dependent on the availability of funding . I understand that final decisions regarding these applications will be made shortly.

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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I understand that there have been a number of issues with respect to the project in question which have taken some considerable time to resolve. However, I understand that all outstanding issues have recently been resolved and that a payment is due to issue to Mayo North East LEADER Partnership (MNELP) shortly.