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Local Development Companies are seeking ringfencing for LEADER funding as Ireland’s EU Presidency begins.

New publication highlights €286m investment and 6,800+ projects delivered through LEADER across Ireland The Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) today...

Government Must Match Policy Ambition with Investment on the Ground – Pre-Budget Submission 2027

Pre-budget submission presented to Ministers and elected representatives calls for urgent resourcing of community-led delivery nationwide The Local Development Companies...

Irish Rural Communities at Risk Without Ring-fenced LEADER Funding, LDCN Delegation Warns in Brussels

Irish rural communities could lose access to vital EU funding for jobs, services and social inclusion unless the LEADER programme...