Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

There is always a roll-over period. Approximately 90% of the funding for the last period which concluded last year has been drawn down. We will draw down every cent, but final documentation in that regard has yet to be completed. There is always an overlap in this regard.

On the indicative draw-down, the following is the expected draw-down by region. In 2015 the draw-down for the southern and eastern region will be €34.1 million and for for the BMW region, €21.9 million. In 2016 the draw-down for the southern and eastern region will be €34.8 million and for the BMW region, €22.4 million. I will forward this information to the Deputy, including information on the proposed spend by Science Foundation Ireland, the Maritime Institute and so on.

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