Galway secures €3m fund for special housing projects

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Almost three million euro in funding has been announced for special housing needs projects in the city and county. Housing Minister Jan O'Sullivan has allocated 1.1 million euro for a new domestic violence refuge in the city. COPE Galway's refuge is located at the former Magdalene site on Forster Street. The premises was donated by the Sisters of Mercy, but needs extensive renovation which will cost in the region of 2.5 million euro. CEO of COPE Galway Jacquie Horan says the allocation will help the team to respond to the growing level of demand for the service. In the county, the Minister has sanctioned 1.8 million euro for a bungalow development scheme in Ballinasloe to cater for the elderly. This will include 12 properties and is a joint venture between Saint Vincent De Paul and Cluid. Local Councillor Johnny Walsh says the development will be located across from Hymany Park estate after a long campaign. The post Galway secures €3m fund for special housing projects appeared first on Galway Bay FM.