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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Feb 1992

Vol. 415 No. 8

Written Answers. - EC Funding for Environmental Measures.

Phil Hogan

Question:

326 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment if he will be receiving any financial support from the European Community under the EC treaty which provides that, in cases where environmental measures entailed excessive costs, one member state could seek a temporary derogation or some form of financial support from an environmental fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Phil Hogan

Question:

333 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline the proposals he will be making to the EC Council of Ministers in respect of environmental projects that will qualify for aid under the cohesion fund which was established under the European Union Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 333 together.

The EC Commission forwarded detailed proposals to the EC Council last week on the establishment of the cohesion fund; this is to be directed,inter alia, to projects in the field of environment. It would be premature to offer views on the types of projects which should be aided under the cohesion fund pending negotiation of the Commission's proposals, in which Ireland will participate actively.
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