Calleary condemns vicious LEADER cuts in Mayo – Funding slashed by more than 45% in latest allocations – Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary has expressed outrage over the scale of cuts to LEADER community programmes across the county.  The latest figures reveal that funding for Co. Mayo has been slashed by 45.5% over the next six years. Deputy Calleary commented, “This massive funding cut will have a huge impact on local communities across the county.  LEADER funds play an integral part in the roll out of community projects, creating jobs and providing essential services like childcare provision, rural transport services and social inclusion programmes.  This latest round of … Continue reading Calleary condemns vicious LEADER cuts in Mayo