Four charity groups in Galway have been awarded grant funding for special vehicles to transport cancer patients or those with mobility issues.
Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has announced just over €2 million in funding for community groups to purchase special transport vehicles today.
In Galway, Coiste Spreagadh na nAosach Carna has received a €80,159 grant for a wheelchair accessible bus.
The Irish Red Cross will get €50,000 for a one panel van based ambulance in Galway, and another €45,000 for a van which will be converted to a wheelchair enabled patient transport minibus.
Finally, the Brothers of Charity in Galway have been awarded €29,600 for a passenger vehicle to transport those in their care.
“It is wonderful to be supporting these vital services in our community,” Minister Heather Humphreys said announcing the funding.
“Each of the recipients of funding today play a critical role providing essential services to members of the public who are most in need, including by bringing them free of charge, to cancer treatment and to day care centres.”
Overall, Minister Humphreys announced €2,026,853 under Measure 2 of the CLÁR Programme – supporting the purchase of a record 37 vehicles in rural communities.
“They also provide essential transport services for blood samples and medication and, equally important, delivering search and rescue services.”
“We owe a huge debt of gratitude to these organisations and the individuals who work with them and it is my great pleasure to support them through this investment.”
Successful applications under Measures 1, Developing Community Facilities and Amenities, and 3, Our Islands, of CLÁR 2023 will be announced at a later date.
