History
Comhar na nOileán Teo., is the newly formed LEADER / Partnership Company for the inhabited offshore islands of Ireland. It takes over responsibility for LEADER/R.S.S. and other programme delivery from Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann.
The new Company was formed in 2008/2009 as part of the cohesion process managed by the Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs. The aim of the process was to streamline delivery of all programmes to the client on the ground and to ensure access to the programmes countrywide.
The structure of the Company and the membership of the Board of Directors in regard to representation and numbers from the four pillars was determined by the Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs.
The Company has an extended brief to cover delivery of Local and Community Development Programme to islands off the coast.