Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed news from the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan announcing revised allocations under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 which release the programme’s remaining €70 million for local development companies around the country. Of this €70 million, a total of €19,896,889 will be awarded to Mayo.
The Taoiseach said: “Almost €20 million will be released to the two local development companies based in Mayo. Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company will benefit from funding of €9,535,062. In addition, South West Mayo Development Company Limited will benefit from funding of €10,361,827. I understand the local development companies will be notified in the near future and I am sure this funding will benefit rural communities.”
