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Kenny (l) - Ireland's reputation has been "damaged"

Member states agree to fast-track youth money

A low-key EU summit finished Friday (28 June) with an agreement to fast-track money to tackle youth unemployment and boost lending to small companies, but the meeting was nearly overshadowed by side issues, including a colouring-book featuring fictional MEPs.

"It has been a very productive summit," said EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy, with governments pledging to spend €6 billion over the next two years to support getting young people into jobs or training.

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Kenny (l) - Ireland's reputation has been "damaged"

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