Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs

Engagement on EU Cohesion Policy and Ireland: European Commission

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On that point, Mr. Sobral mentioned the European Court of Auditors and I have one question. With regard to the front-loading of the disbursement of 80% of the funding prior to the application deadline of September 2023, the Court of Auditors has raised concerns that this may lead to a situation where there are ineligible projects that get 80% funding and they will have to repay it. What is Mr. Sobral's take on that? Does he share those concerns of the Court of Auditors?

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