Minister flags likely rise in Leader approvals

Rural development projects worth over €183 million are in the process for grant aid in the Leader Programme.

They are covered by 3,953 Expressions of Interest from potential applicants.

However, no project expenditure has yet been incurred in the LEADER 2014-2020 programme,with local action groups (LAGs) currently concluding calls for proposals, and working with potential applicants to develop and finalise project applications in each LEADER sub-regional area.