Financing for M216 linked to AEOS only
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Total Cost: €15,982,800
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Public Expenditure: €15,982,800
5.3 Axis 3: Quality of life in rural areas and diversification of the rural economy
Summary of actions
All measures contained in Axis 3 will be delivered through the LEADER approach. These measures will meet the Axis 3 objective of improving quality of life in rural areas and promoting diversification of the rural economy through:
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Increasing economic activity and employment rates in the wider rural economy through encouraging on-farm diversification into non-agricultural activities
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Supporting the creation and development of micro-enterprises in the broader rural economy
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Encouraging rural tourism built on the sustainable development of Ireland’s natural resources, cultural and natural heritage
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Improving access to basic services by rural dwellers by, for example, addressing inadequate recreational facilities
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Regenerating villages and their surrounding areas by improving their economic prospects and the quality of life
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Maintaining, restoring and upgrading the natural and built heritage.
The following table summarises the baseline situation and the targets for Axis 3.
Indicator
| Measurement |
Baseline
| Target |
Importance of rural areas
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per cent population in rural areas
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72 per cent
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72 per cent
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Farmers with other gainful activity
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Sole holders-managers with other gainful activity as percentage of total number of farm holders (sole holders-managers)
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44%
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50 per cent
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Employment development of non-agricultural sector
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Employment in secondary and tertiary sectors (000s)
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National 1,956.5
In Rural Areas 1,373
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96 per cent
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Economic development of non-agricultural sector
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GVA in secondary and tertiary sectors (Mio Euro)
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National 153,955
In Rural Areas 92,296
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98 per cent
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Self-employment development
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Self-employed persons
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National 322
In Rural Areas 262
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20 per cent
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Tourism infrastructure in rural area
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Number of bed places
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National 206,831
In Rural Areas 166,859
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Sustain
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Internet take-up in rural areas
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Persons having subscribed to DSL internet as a percentage of total population
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National 13%
In Rural Areas 5%
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20 per cent
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Development of services sector
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GVA in services as a percentage of total GVA
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National 65%
In Rural Areas 55%
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60 per cent
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Net migration
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Net migration into the state (per 1000 inhabitants)
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National 16.9
In Rural Areas 17.8
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Sustain
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Life-long learning in rural areas
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per cent of adults (25-64 years) participating in education and training
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National 8%
In Rural Areas 6%
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12 per cent
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AXIS 3 MEASURES
Diversification into Non-Agricultural Activities
Legal basis
Article 52 (a) (i) of Reg. (EC) N 1698/2005
Article 53 and point 5.3.3.1.1 of Annex II of Reg. (EC) N 1974/2006
Measure Code: 311
Rationale for intervention
The main focus of this measure is to create alternative on-farm employment opportunities in non-agricultural activities and services. A growing feature of farming is the increase in the number of farms no longer able to sustain farming families without additional on-farm income supplementation. However, as few as 3per cent or so of all farms are presently involved in some form of non-agricultural or forestry activity. Agri-tourism as an example of a complementary activity that combines well with farming activity and also can provide many farm families with the opportunity to develop a viable on-farm alternative enterprise.
Objective of the measure
To significantly increase the percentage of holdings where the fixed assets of the farm are utilised in any non-agricultural activity by a member of the farm household for economic gain.
Content
While the scope of the measure encompasses all non-agricultural activities, common actions will include:
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Provision of tourism facilities. The type of facilities envisaged would be renovation of farm buildings for tourism purposes, walking, cycling, angling, pony trekking, bird watching etc.
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Development of niche tourism and educational services such as arts and crafts, speciality food provision, open farms etc.
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Development of farm shops selling home/locally grown and manufactured products.
Target group
A member of the farm household.
Target area
All agricultural holdings
Risk of overlap with First Pillar - EAGF
A member of a Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisation receiving support for investment actions, environmental actions or training under the Scheme of Aid for Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisations is precluded from receiving support for similar actions under this measure.
Quantified targets for EU common indicators43
Type of indicator
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Indicator
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Target 2007—2013
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Output
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Number of beneficiaries
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See below
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Total volume of investment
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€19.1 million
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Result
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Increase in non-agricultural GVA in supported businesses
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See below
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Gross number of jobs created
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See below
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Impact
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Net additional value expressed in PPS
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See below
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Net additional full-time equivalent jobs created
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See below
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Output:
Number of beneficiaries: 507
| Number of beneficiaries | Total: Male
Female
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507
380
127
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Age Category:
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< 25 years – 32
> 25 years – 475
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Type of non-agricultural activity:
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Tourism Activity
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Craft Activity
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Trade/Retail Activity
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Other
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158
126
32
190
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Result:
Increase in non-agricultural GVA in supported businesses, using 2006 as a baseline figure and plotting annual increment subsequently.
Gross number of jobs created: 791 full-time
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Gender
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Age
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On-Farm
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Off-Farm
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Gross number of jobs created
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Male: 475
Female: 316
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< 25 years – 64
> 25 years – 727
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126
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665
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Additional number of tourists
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Increase of 6332 per annum in agri-tourism visitors
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Impact:
Net additional value expressed in PPS
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€3.4m
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Employment creation: 950 full-time equivalents
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Gender
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Age
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On-Farm
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Off-Farm
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Net employment creation
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Male: 570
Female: 380
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< 25 years – 94
> 25 years – 856
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158
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792
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Support for Business Creation and Development
Legal basis
Article 52 (a) (ii) of Reg. (EC) N 1698/2005
Point 5.3.3.1.2 of Annex II of Regulation (EC) N 1974/2006
Measure Code: 312
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