Announcing the funding, Danuta Hubner, EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, said economic and social development in Northern Ireland was important.

BBC: The money was part of the EU's cohesion policy

In the area of human development and social inclusion, the UN will continue to work towards reducing poverty, improving access to basic services in areas such as health, education and social protection, and achieving a more equitable and sustainable local and regional development for improving the socio-economic conditions of all, especially vulnerable groups.

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