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:

• Mr John McLaughlin,
• Cathaoirleach Cllr Martin Harley
• Cllr Liam Blaney,
• Mr William Kelly,
• Mr Kevin McShane,
• Mr Malachi Eastwood,
• Mr Paul Hannigan
• Ms Marjorie Morrison
• Ms Joan Mullen