101 million for rural development in tipp

Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government and local TD Alan Kelly has announced a €10.1million rural development fund for Tipperary.
The funding forms part of the Government's €250 million funding for the Leader element of the rural development programme.

Joining in welcoming the funding this week, Deputy Noel Coonan said local action groups of Tipperary will be invited to submit ideas for how the funding should be spent. 'These groups will be set up in accordance with the EU Regulations and will consist of representatives across public and private socio-economic interests,” said Deputy Coonan.

 

More details in this week's Guardian.