Just a fraction of EU funds drawn down

There is widespread concern across the Dáil that time is running out to dispense all the money from the LEADER budget which comes to an end in 2020

Minister for Rural & Community Development Michael Ring Photo: RollingNews.ie

Minister for Rural Affairs Michael Ring has come under fire for the fact that only a fraction of a multimillion-euro EU fund for rural development has been drawn down with just a year-and-a-half to go.

There is widespread concern across the Dáil that time is running out to dispense all the money from the LEADER budget which comes to an end in 2020.

So far, just €27.5 million out of €165 million has ...