Border councils demand Brexit cash at European Parliament

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Friday, 13 October 2017 07:47

By Iveren McCallion

Councils in border areas have presented a report to European Parliament demanding Brexit transition cash.

The cross-community document recommends 11 councils on either side should receive multi-million pound "transition assistance".

Agriculture, fishing imports, small businesses, community services and health services are specified.

The report also makes recommendations for cross-border projects including infrastructure and the Good Friday Agreement.

Newry, Mourne and Down district council's Chief Executive Liam Hannaway, says a clean cut in funding would have huge implications:

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