John Bruton
Ceist:142 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Communications the way in which Ireland will benefit from the STAR programme.
Written Answers. - Star Programme.
Under a Commission of the European Community decision of 22 October 1987, Ireland qualified for 50 million ECUs or £38.8 million under the STAR Programme 1987-1991. To date, £19.1 million has been drawn down and the balance remaining, £19.7 million will be drawn before the end of the programme.