PURPOSE: The extension of the duration of the PEACE Programme and the granting of new commitment appropriations
LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Regulation 173/2005/EC laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds concerning the extension of the duration of the PEACE programme and granting of new commitment appropriations.
CONTENT: The programme under Objective 1 in support of the peace process in Northern Ireland (PEACE) for a period of four years from 2000 to 2004, for the benefit of Northern Ireland and the border areas of Ireland is extended by a further two years until 31 December 2006.
The annual breakdown of commitment appropriations for 2005 and 2006 (1999 prices) are as follows:
- 2005 : EUR 27 120 million;
- 2006 : EUR 26 660 million
ENTRY INTO FORCE: 22/02/2005.