Written answers

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Department of Environment, Community and Local Government

Leader Programmes Expenditure

Photo of Michelle MulherinMichelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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575. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of grant assistance under the Leader programme that was made available in each of the years 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, by Mayo North East Leader Partnership, for the support and development of indigenous local businesses and start-ups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33094/15]

Photo of Ann PhelanAnn Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour)
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As the Deputy will be aware, there are three economic measures under the LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. The table below sets out the amounts paid under each of these measures by Mayo North East LEADER Partnership for each of the relevant years.

Measure 2011 2012 2013 2014
Business Creation and Development€115,268 €163,647€0 €138,873
Diversification into non-agricultural activities €0 €0 €0 €37,457

Encouragement of tourism activities €85,738€119,719 30,095.33€10,051

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