EU funding has transformed Dublin City and County since Ireland joined the EU in 1973.

• Transport infrastructure has been given a massive boost with EU funding playing a part in projects such as the M50, the LUAS Red Line, the purchase of 100 Dublin Buses and the upgrade of train and DART services.
• Water treatment and quality has also benefitted hugely with over €300 million having been invested into Dublin’s water supply and treatment systems.
• Dublin has also benefited from an EU funded scheme to improve broadband access.
• EU financial support has played a role in renovating some of Dublin’s most important and lively areas including Temple Bar, Dublin Docklands and Dublin Castle.
• Social services in Dublin have also received significant support from the EU. €150 million was spent to increase childcare services in Dublin city and county between 2002-2008. Dublin will get a massive share of the €375 million set aside for 2007-2013 in Ireland to boost employment opportunities and access to education and training.
• Dublin businesses will also be able to benefit from the €300 million allocated by the European Investment Bank, to Irish banks, in order to lend to small and medium size businesses.
• Dublin third level institutions are also set to benefit from €600 million in EU funding under the EU Financial Framework for Research and Technological Development, with UCD, TCD and DIT already benefiting.

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