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Christine clean-up leaves €300m bill

Brussels Briefing
Mon, 13 Jan, 2014 - 00:00
Ann Cahill

Government needs to apply immediately for EU funds to help with the estimated €300m worth of damage caused by Superstorm Christine, says MEP Jim Higgins.

They have 10 weeks to apply for money from the EU’s €500m Solidarity Fund and the Government should factor in rebuilding basic infrastructure and emergency services, which are allowed under the fund’s conditions.

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