McGreehan welcomes €50,000 funding for Louth Local Sports Partnership
Funding allocated under Sport Ireland Tranche 1 2023 Dormant Accounts
Louth Fianna Fáil Senator and spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Erin McGreehan, has today welcomed €50,000 in funding for Louth's Local Sports Partnership.
The funding is part of a €4.86m package, through the Dormant Accounts Fund for Local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland, from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
The Dormant Accounts Fund enables unclaimed funds from accounts in credit institutions in Ireland to be utilised to support the development of individuals who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, or those affected by a disability.
The areas of focus for the funding include Youth Leadership, Volunteer Supports, Disability Training, Girls Get Active, Urban Outdoor Adventure Hubs, Active Cities, Community Sports, and Physical Activity Hubs.
Sport Ireland will work in conjunction with Local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland to deliver these initiatives which will contribute towards the objectives of the National Physical Activity Plan.
Welcoming the new round of Dormant Account Funding, Senator McGreehan said: “I am delighted to welcome this latest round of funding that proves Fianna Fail’s commitment in Government to bring the benefits of sport and physical activity to those experiencing disadvantage or with disabilities.
"Funding for dormant accounts has a real impact on individuals in our community here in Louth and this new round of funding will help support those living with disadvantage or with disabilities in our community to have greater opportunities to participate in activities they have a passion for.
"I am delighted to support Sport Ireland in continuing to boost engagement in physical activities within our local community.”
Sport Ireland has also announced a second round of Dormant Accounts Funding later this year.