Midlands-Northwest MEP Colm Markey says dedicated EU funding officers for each county council are necessary
Midlands-Northwest MEP, Colm Markey.
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Local authorities could be missing out on significant amounts of EU cash according to local MEP Colm Markey. He was speaking ahead of an address to the Northern and Western Regional Assembly in Co. Roscommon today.
The Midlands-North-West MEP said a dedicated EU funding officer within each County Council would help facilitate access to crucial funding.
He commented, “Substantial EU funding is available to support both community groups and local authorities, however a lack of expertise means many counties are missing out. Having a dedicated EU funding officer could be of particular benefit to counties in the northern…
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