Grants announced
A housing grant of over €1.6m has been welcomed by the Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District, Noreen McGarvey, and Councillor Anthony Molloy.
The €1,675,000 will be used to assist older people or those with a disability in carrying out necessary works to make their home more suitable for their needs.
Fianna Fáil Councillors, Noreen McGarvey and Anthony Molloy said: We welcome the allocation of €1,675,000 that has been announced by Minister for housing Darragh O'Brien TD for housing adaption grants for older people and people with disabilities in Donegal.
The grants are 80% funded from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, with 20% funding from the Donegal County Council.
"We welcome today's visit of the minister to the county after which he will have a first-hand knowledge of the housing needs of the various electoral areas and the need for major investment in the county after years of under investment," they said.
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