Richmond welcomes funding for Glencullen
Local Fine Gael Councillor Neale Richmond has welcomed the annoucnement that €494,938 in funding has been approved under the Rural Development Programme for development of a community facility in Glencullen.
“Phil Hogan TD, Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government announced that he has given sanction for Fingal Leader Partnership Co. to approve funding of €494,938, to Stars of Erin for the development of a multi-function community facility in Glencullen under the Basic services for the economy and rural population measure of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.
“This project will be of immense benefit to Glencullen with it’s total project costs of €668,836, it will improve the quality of life and will strengthen the social and economic fabric for all the areas inhabitants.
“The Rural Development Programme for Ireland 2007-2013 has a budget of €4.9 billion over a 7-year period of which €2.5 billion will be funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and €2.4 billion by the national Exchequer.
“I am delighted to welcome this funding for Glencullen and look forward to the works progressing.”
June 5, 2013
