Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

My plan is to keep funding in place post Brexit. That is what I will work towards. I am happy to receive suggestions from the Deputy on how to support this. He was present in the Chamber when questions relevant to this matter were directed to the Taoiseach regarding PEACE funding and our commitment to what has been secured and guaranteed. On 3 November, calls were made for proposals, with a closing date for applications in January 2017. My Department has been working with its Northern counterpart to put in place the first tranche of funds in this regard. There may be some additional challenges from Brexit, but there is a Government commitment, particularly in terms of my Ministry, that PEACE funding will continue. We are working towards that objective.

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