Ireland delays request for payment from EU’s Covid recovery scheme
State is in line to receive €915m with Cork commuter rail system among projects earmarked for support
Minister Paschal Donohoe and Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins
Jon Ihle
Ireland has yet to apply for the first tranche of nearly €1bn in grants from the EU’s main pandemic support scheme despite getting approval from Brussels for its plan.