Rory O'Hanlon
Question:166 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Finance when the new INTERREG and peace and reconciliation programmes will be established; when funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13017/01]
Vol. 535 No. 4
166 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Finance when the new INTERREG and peace and reconciliation programmes will be established; when funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13017/01]
The new Programme for Peace and Reconciliation was approved by the European Commission on 22 March 2001. The next phase of the programme's development involves the production of the programme complement. The programme complement sets out a range of implementation issues, including the method for delivery of funds, detailed measure descriptions, and project selection criteria. This phase of development is at an advanced stage and must be completed by the middle of June next. My expectation is that funding under the programme will be released shortly thereafter.