LEADER Programme

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1 LEADER Programme Presentation to Western Balkans Delegation Wells House & Gardens 18 th November 2015 Tom Bermingham, Wexford Local Development

2 Background to LEADER 1991 EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform - LEADER introduced to aid the development of sustainable rural communities across EU. CLLD policy framework in Ireland EAFRD - LEADER fifth consecutive programme LEADER National Budget 320m LEADER National Budget 250m Funded by EU 157m (63%) / IRL 93m (37%)

3 Priority 1 Priority 2 Priorities for EU Rural Development Policy Fostering knowledge transfer in agriculture, forestry and rural areas Enhancing the competitiveness of all types of agriculture and enhancing farm viability; Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5 Priority 6 (LEADE R) Promoting food chain organisation and risk management in agriculture; Restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems dependent on agriculture and forestry; Promoting resource efficiency and supporting the shift toward a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy in agriculture, food and forestry sectors; Promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas

4 LEADER Themes LEADER Theme 1 Economic Development, Enterprise Development & Job Creation LEADER Theme 2 LEADER Theme 3 Social Inclusion Rural Environment Rural Tourism LEADER Sub Themes: Enterprise Development Rural Towns Broadband LEADER Basic Sub Services Themes: Targeted at hard to Reach Communities Rural Youth LEADER Sub Themes: Protection & Sustainable use of Water Resources Protection & Improvement of Local Biodiversity Development of Renewable Energy

5 LEADER Total Budget for Republic of Ireland = 250m 220m total for individual sub-regional (county) areas 15m for two Agri-Food measures 10m for Co-operation projects 5m for Rural Economic Development Zone projects

6 Wexford Area Profile Total area: 2,350km² (80km x 40km) Coastline: 246km Population: 145,000 Density: 62 people/km² 13,600 non-nationals (9.5%) 1,500 travellers (1%) 16,000 unemployed 27% households affected by emigration

7 Agriculture Profile of Co Wexford 182,110 hectares of land 4,424 farms - average size 41 hectares Farming, fishing & forestry employ 9% of population Farm income 111m in 2012, incl. 74m in direct payments Livestock: Dairy cows: 52,399 on 800 farms (18% of farms) Beef cows: 36,098 Sheep: 93,221 Sows: 4,697 Land area under tillage: 41,724 hectares

8 Tourism in Co Wexford Key strength and focus for LEADER Location, Culture, Heritage & coastline Value to economy: Domestic tourism 107m/yr 5 th highest in state. Overseas Tourism 65m/yr. - Britain 39m, Mainland EU 16m, North America 4m, others 2m

9 LEADER in Wexford 9.4m allocated to 388 projects 182 Community projects (Average grant 27k) 206 Enterprise projects (Average grant 21k) Job Creation: 175 full time 136 part time 105 sustained

10 LEADER in Wexford Budget Allocation to Projects: 7.4m over 5 years to 2020 Community Led Local Development Priorities: Rural Tourism - 2m Enterprise Development (incl. artisan food) - 2m Social Inclusion - 3m Rural Environment - 0.4m Cross-cutting Objectives: Innovation Environment Climate Change

11 Some examples of Projects supported by LEADER in Co Wexford

12 Wells House & Gardens Victorian House & Gardens restored as a major tourism attraction in Co Wexford with feasibility study, capital & marketing support from LEADER

13 The Most Haunted House in Ireland opened as a tourist attraction with research and capital support from LEADER Loftus Hall

14 Oaklands Coarse Angling Lake Community run angling facility developed with LEADER support as a unique attraction

15 Restoration of the Colclough Walled Garden at Tintern Abbey implemented with LEADER support Hook Rural Tourism

16 Newbawn Community Sports Field LEADER Capital supports for the development of a walking track at this community owned recreational facility

17 Kilanerin Tidy Towns Various LEADER capital supports for improvement works throughout the village of Kilanerin

18 Award winning unique village park developed on disused parish lands with support from LEADER Le Cheile Park, Askamore

19 Gorey School of Art A centre of creative excellence for all age groups in North Wexford part-funded by LEADER

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21 Innovate Business Technology Wees Family business making homemade jams & marmalades supported with LEADER grant aid for equipment

22 Yoghurt manufacturing business developed on a family dairy farm with LEADER support for equipment costs Killowen Farm

23 Cooking oil recycling facility established with support from LEADER Pure Oil Ltd

24 Hooked Kite Surfing Activity tourism business received capital & marketing support from LEADER

25 New craft brewery developed with LEADER support Jack Doyles Brewery

26 Wexford Lavender Farm New agri-tourism attraction developed with feasibility study, capital & marketing support from LEADER

27 Any Questions? Thank You Tom Bermingham Web: