Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 February 2024
158. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide a breakdown of all EU funding made available to his Department which has not yet been allocated; and the purpose for which this funding has been made available by the EU. [9801/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Defence have submitted three projects for reimbursement of eligible elements of incurred costs, under the provisions of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). All three projects received approval in principle from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM), the Responsible Authority, but funding is yet to be drawn down. The projects are:
• Purchase of new Maritime Patrol Aircraft – €9,000,000
• Training relating to new MPA - €675,000
• Upgrade of Lirguard Fishery Protection system - €1,350,000
The Department understands that final verification checks of all allocated expenditure under the EMFF is being undertaken by DAFM and following this, claims can then be submitted to the Commission for reimbursement to the Exchequer of the co-funded element of incurred costs.
