Michael Ring perplexed by Leader spending

Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring has described as ‘amazing’ the €19 million spent on administration of the Leader rural development programme, while development project expenditure only amounts to €6 million.

Michael Ring perplexed by Leader spending
Thu, 04 Oct, 2018 - 01:00

By Stephen Cadogan

Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring has described as ‘amazing’ the €19 million spent on administration of the Leader rural development programme, while development project expenditure only amounts to €6 million.

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