MINISTER MICHAEL D’ARCY

More good news for Co. Wexford! €150,065 has been allocated to Wexford in the first tranche of the 2019 Community Enhancement Programme.
Minister Michael D’Arcy said: “This programme was a great success last year and I am delighted that Wexford will benefit from it again this week.
“It gives funding to community groups across Wexford to improve facilities in disadvantaged areas. Some funding will be ring-fenced for smaller projects, from lawnmowers and IT equipment to minor renovations to buildings.
“The programme also provides funding towards larger projects in disadvantaged areas. This allows it to be flexible and to respond to what is needed locally.
“Typical enhancements under the programme could include the purchase of equipment or materials, improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces, CCTV equipment and energy efficiency type projects,” concluded Minister D’Arcy.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, said: “The CEP was launched for the first time in 2018 and I approved funding of €12.5 million for over 3,000 projects across the country.”
The funding is administered locally by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) across the country, with support from their Local Authority. Applications for funding can be made to the relevant LCDC.”