3 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to the annual report on the implementation of the reform of the Structural Funds for 1989, published by the European Commission this year, which states that the doubling of assistance from the funds depends on the observance of the principle of additionality and that this means that member states must meet the increased Community effort by at least maintaining the level of public spending in real terms so that the volume of structural assistance corresponds with the increase, and that the plans submitted by member states do not afford sufficient guarantees as to the observance of this principle; if he has received a formal request from the EC for a response in regard to Ireland's compliance with this requirement; his views on whether Ireland has met in full the requirement set out by the EC Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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3 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to the annual report on the implementation of the reform of the Structural Funds for 1989, published by the European Commission this year, which states that the doubling of assistance from the funds depends on the observance of the principle of additionality and that this means that member states must meet the increased Community effort by at least maintaining the level of public spending in real terms so that the volume of structural assistance corresponds with the increase, and that the plans submitted by member states do not afford sufficient guarantees as to the observance of this principle; if he has received a formal request from the EC for a response in regard to Ireland's compliance with this requirement; his views on whether Ireland has met in full the requirement set out by the EC Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 14 May 1991

   Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - EC Structural Funds.

   3 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to the annual report on the implementation of the reform of the Structural Funds for 1989, published by the European Commission this year, which states that the doubling of assistance from the funds depends on the observance of the principle of additionality and that this means that member states must meet the increased Community effort by at least maintaining the level of public spending in real terms so that the volume of structural assistance corresponds with the increase, and that the plans submitted by member states do not afford sufficient guarantees as to the observance of this principle; if he has received a formal request from the EC for a response in regard to Ireland's compliance with this requirement; his views on whether Ireland has met in full the requirement set out by the EC Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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