As part of the process in considering a project for direct grant aid, the LEO is assisted by an evaluation and approvals committee.

This committee considers each submitted application, having due regard to general eligibility criteria, commercial viability, promoter capability, displacement of existing businesses, and local economic added value. 

The Evaluation Committee in the LEO Donegal consists of:

• Cathaoirleach Cllr. Niamh Kennedy
• Cllr. Martin Harley
• Malachi Eastwood
• Lorna Given
• Paul Hannigan
• William Kelly
• John McLaughlin
• Kevin McShane
• Marjorie Morrison