First funding application call to fisheries local action groups

The first applications call for funding available to the country’s seven Fisheries Local Action Groups (Flags) has been made.

It was announced by Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Michael Creed when he launched Local Development Strategies for the Flags. These were established under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) operational programme.

The Flags initiative is similar to Leader under the Rural Development Programme, but focuses funding specifically on coastal fisheries and aquaculture areas.