Over €1m in funding for Offaly community projectsSome €1.05m has been allocated to community projects in Offaly to help integrate new arrivals from Ukraine and elsewhere. This morning, the Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys together with her colleague Minister Joe O’Brien announced a further €50 million in funding under the Community Recognition Fund. The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced last year to recognise the huge efforts made by communities in welcoming and supporting people coming to Ireland. Under today’s announcement, a further €50 million is being provided again to deliver projects over 2024 and 2025. The response has been overwhelmingly positive and this fund recognises that – and the need for a whole of community approach.

Source: Irish Independent March 15, 2024 17:10 UTC