Press release
Almost €400,000 approved for a range of public initiatives in the Donegal Gaeltacht
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Patrick O’Donovan, announced today (7 December) that he has approved grants for 4 committees in Donegal to develop community initiatives and early years services.
In the Gaoth Dobhair, Rann na Feirste, Anagaire & Loch an Iúir LPA, a grant of up to €47,320 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola to undertake renovation works on the community centre. In addition, up to €262,828 has been approved for Choiste Bainistíochta Scoil Bhríde for the construction of a premises to be used as a naíonra.
In the Gaeltacht Láir LPA, a grant of up to €10,941 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Éadan Fhionn Fhraoich to carry out renovation works on the community hall and up to €81,328 has been approved for Cúram Leanaí an Chlocháin to appoint consultants to prepare plans for the development of a childcare centre and naíonra.
Speaking about these initiatives today, Minister of State O’Donovan said:
“These initiatives are fine examples of the range of capital supports available under my department's Community and Language Support Programme for Gaeltacht groups and organisations. These grant allocations will cover the cost of renovation works, the construction of new facilities and professional fees and will assist the development of new facilities for the wider public and additional early years services. I am pleased to be able to support these organisations in the Donegal Gaeltacht.”
This funding is approved under the Clár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga. More information on that programme is available at: gov.ie - An Clár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga (www.gov.ie).