Rural Development Committee

John Curran

Rural Development Chair

086-2494319 [email protected]

Shane Whelan

Senior Policy Executive

087-6534072 [email protected]

Rachel Moloney

Policy Executive

087-621 9354 [email protected]

About the Rural Development Committee

• The Rural Development Committee is made up of representatives from each county who are involved in various sectors of farming.
• The Committee deals with all aspects of Rural Development, mainly under CAP Pillar II which underpin farm income and compliments the Pillar I support.
• Key measures where members have a big input include the Areas of Natural Constraints (formerly Disadvantaged Areas), Agri-environment Schemes, Farm Investment Support, and the Leader Programme.

Rural Development Committee