Parliamentary secretary working to save EU funds for projects

More than 50 EU-funded projects, valued at €590 million, were at risk of being lost due to delays that are now being tackled, according to parliamentary secretary for EU funds Ian Borg. “We’re working towards not losing a cent,” the 27-year-old junior minister told The Times, adding that if work had not begun immediately some €120 million could have fallen by the wayside. Dr Borg said 53 projects, such as the works on December 13 Road, were stalled due to “bureaucratic delays” and decisions that were never taken. Other schemes were suspended due to irregularities, incorrect procedure or fraudulent activities that were identified and investigated by the police. More details in The Times.