Louth Senator welcomes new Family Resource Centre for Omeath
The announcement was made by Minister for Children Norma Foley
Minister for Children Norma Foley has announced that a new Family Resource Centre (FRCs) will be established in Omeath in Louth.
The new centre which will be in The Dolmen Centre in Knocknagoran, Omeath and comes as part of a wider delivery of ten FRCs nationwide.
Family Resource Centres offer a wide range of supports shaped by local needs. These include guiding families towards appropriate services, providing counselling and emotional assistance, offering education and training opportunities, running after school and youth programmes, supporting the development of community groups and delivering practical help such as access to technology or advice on local initiatives.
Fianna Fáil Senator Alison Comyn welcomed the announcement describing it as a place families can trust to offer real support when they need it most.
“Today's announcement creates a welcoming space where people can seek advice, find reassurance and know they are not facing challenges alone."
“Working closely with people here in Louth, I have seen how badly a centre like this is needed. Families deserve somewhere local they can turn to, somewhere they feel heard, respected and supported,” she said.
Senator Comyn said FRCs guide parents and children through difficult times and provide steady support that helps families get back on their feet.
She said the new FRC in Omeath will have a lasting impact on the area and its surrounding communities.
“Just like the amazing work done by the Connect FRC in Moneymore in Drogheda, this new centre will have a lasting impact on Omeath and the surrounding communities.
It will open doors for vulnerable children and give families the confidence and backing they need to build a better future together.”
Taoiseach Michéal Martin said the expansion of FRCs strengthens communities at its core.
“Supporting families with the services they need, where they live is a key government commitment and the expansion of the Family Resource Centre Programme demonstrates that ambition in action. It’s about strengthening communities at their core through grassroots action, partnership, and compassion,” he said.
Minister Foley praised the work of FRCs saying they are "of the community and for the community" and said she intends to continue expanding FRCs across the country.