Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Yes, there is an overlap in that regard. However, the overall cohesion money is being increased and the overall spend in Ireland will be higher. Although the Border, midland and western region is now a developed area in the European aggregate, the Government managed to get an additional €100 million for it. I will get a specific response for the Deputy on a point that is not directly in my purview, as I do not have one to hand. As I recall off the top of my head, the overall spending and supports we have secured from the EU to be spent across the country have increased by 8% over the last spend although the overall fund negotiated at European level has been reduced by 8%.

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