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Statement of clarification from the European Commission concerning Ireland's application for support from the European Globalisation Fund (27 October)

Ireland applied for support from the European Globalisation Fund (EGF) for redundant Irish construction workers in June 2010. EGF applications demand a breakdown by sector and names of companies which Ireland did not give the Commission in full until the following year – in June 2011. EGF money must also be approved by the European Parliament and Council, which brings us to October 2011. Read On