Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2015
620. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details, including cost and source of funding, of the projects for Ireland which will proceed under the Trans-European Network for Transport and the Connecting Europe Facility Regulations 2014 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18100/15]
View answerThe deadline for applications under the first Call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)for transport projects was in March 2015. Decisions on projects made under this Call are not due to be finalised until after September 2015.
As part of the application process, applicants must provide details of all funding sources proposed for the project. The ratio of funding available from the CEF is outlined in the CEF Regulations and varies depending on the type, nature and mode of the project. Applications for funding for Studies can be eligible for up to 50% of project cost and, for capital projects, at various levels of up to 10%, 20%, 30% or 40% depending on the nature and mode of the project.
Ultimately, the level of CEF transport co-funding available will be determined in the decision making process and set out in final decisions given to successful applicants.
