Ireland set to receive €3.3bn in EU funds

Ireland is to receive more than €3.3bn from the EU over the next six years, with €2bn going to battle the effects of climate change and to protect the environment.

The Government will match the funds earmarked for specific programmes, the details of which are being worked on. The money is in addition to the funds that go to the farming sector.

The second biggest area agreed for the money is €350m to combat poverty and discrimination, and encourage the inclusion in society of marginalised people.