Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Ireland is now a net contributor to the European Union. As such, it is difficult to specify what the Irish contribution to this fund will be as we are benefitting. The fund will be drawn down by Ireland. As our contribution must be seen as part of our overall EU contribution, it is not possible to identify how much we will contribute to the particular scheme or programme. Rather, we will draw down a benefit, which will total of €9 million over nine programmes.