Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Defence have submitted three projects for reimbursement of eligible elements of incurred costs, under the provisions of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). All three projects received approval in principle from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM), the Responsible Authority, but funding is yet to be drawn down. The projects are:

• Purchase of new Maritime Patrol Aircraft – €9,000,000
• Training relating to new MPA - €675,000
• Upgrade of Lirguard Fishery Protection system - €1,350,000

The Department understands that final verification checks of all allocated expenditure under the EMFF is being undertaken by DAFM and following this, claims can then be submitted to the Commission for reimbursement to the Exchequer of the co-funded element of incurred costs.