TWO AND A HALF MILLION EURO FOR DISADVANTAGED HOUSING IN THE CITY

Date Published: 11-Feb-2009

Just under 2 and a half million euro in funding has been allocated for upgrading disadvantaged housing in the city. The homes, which are provided by Galway Simon Community and Clúid Housing Association were granted the money under the Government's capital Assistance Scheme.About two point four million euro has been granted for Gleann Bhán in Ballybane, while just over one hundred and 83 thousand euro was granted for an apartment on Beechmount Road, in Highfield Park in the city.Local Minister Eamon O' Cuív says the funding is part of the Government's commitment in meeting the housing needs of the disadvantaged.