Varadkar 'decided against applying for some EU funding' while Transport Minister

It has emerged that Leo Varadkar decided not to apply for EU funding for western transport projects when he was Transport Minister.

Varadkar 'decided against applying for some EU funding' while Transport Minister

It has emerged that Leo Varadkar decided not to apply for EU funding for western transport projects when he was Transport Minister.

The Irish Times has reported that Mr Varadkar decided to remove proposals for projects including the Western Rail Corridor and the upgrading of Sligo and Galway airports to refine the application.

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