Ireland is to receive a total of €990 million in EU grants to support recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic. At a meeting with the Taoiseach in Dublin this morning, President of the European Commission, Ursula von Der Leyen formally endorsed Ireland's plan for how the fund will be used.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the fund, which is part of the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility, will be focused on three key priorities: advancing the green transition; accelerating digital reforms and transformation and supporting social and economic recovery and job creation.
He said it will help to rebuild the economy after the pandemic, as well as "drive the climate and digital transformations on which our future wellbeing and prosperity rely".