Seanad
‹ Order of Business Budget and Leader funding allocations
Summary
The Leader rejects the prospect of an advance Finance Minister budget appearance and explains that west Cork Leader funding was transferred because insufficient projects had been approved.
If Senator White would allow me to reply on that issue, I have never countenanced a Minister for Finance coming to the House and announcing the budget before budget day.
Comment on this
He could answer questions on it and discuss it.
Comment on this
I do not think that will happen this year or any other year.
With regard to cuts to Leader funds, the cuts regarding the company in west Cork occurred because the company had not approved sufficient projects. The money was then transferred to other approved Leader projects.
Comment on this
In Kilkenny, in the Minister's constituency.