Last-minute effort to secure EU flooding funds

THE Government is to make a last-minute application for EU funds to help with the fallout from the recent flooding, but it can be spent only to compensate public authorities for their losses and work.

The state could qualify for €10 million from the European Solidarity Fund, provided it meets criteria, including specifying how the money is to be spent.

MEP Pat “the Cope” Gallagher, announcing the application, said: “I am confident an application for funding will be favourably considered because of the extent and cost of the damage.”