The information sought by the Deputy in relation EU funds received into, or channelled through, my Department in 2017, is set out in the following Table.
EU Funds - 2017
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Programme Supported
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€92,000
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European Marine Data & Observation Network at Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) (European Maritime and Fisheries and Fund)
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€5,350
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EU Raw Materials/Minerals Projects at GSI (Horizon 2020)
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€60,900
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European Plate Observation Systems at GSI (Horizon 2020)
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€21,712
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Concerted Action related to implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (Horizon 2020)
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€53,560,365
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€53,560,365 represents Ireland’s gross share of receipts arising from auctioning of allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) in 2017. €1,262,363 is deducted for the Environmental Protection Agency’s administrative expenses, resulting in €52,298,002 being returned to the Exchequer.
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