The European Parliament has backed the annual payment of €15 million to the International Fund for Ireland, ending a legal question mark over the legality of the funding.
North West MEP Marian Harkin says the uncertainty arose following a judgement of the European Court of Justice, but the parliament has now resolved that.
Ms Harkin says the decision ensures that the support for many projects, including one in Donegal.
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